Technical Program Manager
About The Position
Flex is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Milpitas, CA, to support its manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for proactively managing high- and medium-risk parts at the work order level. The primary goal is to monitor batch-to-batch variation, identify risks early, and implement corrective actions before materials reach production to prevent line-down situations and ensure build continuity. This is a cross-functional coordination role, not administrative, involving material planning, risk assessment, and close alignment with Quality, Engineering, and Operations. The role is best suited for someone with a background in Material Planning / Material Risk Coordination.
Requirements
- B.S. in Industrial Engineering/Program Management/Mechanical Engineering
- 5 years’ experience in a related field
- Experience in 24/7 Manufacturing Industry
- 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management in a regulated manufacturing environment
- 5+ years Quality Inspection experience
- Experience in leading major initiatives and providing input to those initiatives.
- Knowledge of multiple functional technologies and design processes, industries or functions and understanding of interdependence of such processes at the site.
Responsibilities
- Review upcoming builds and flag high-risk parts.
- Monitor lot/date code differences and identify abnormal trends.
- Ensure materials are validated before release to production.
- Align Quality, Engineering, and Planning on risks and actions.
- Work with Engineering to validate if a new supplier batch is acceptable.
- Prioritize and mitigate risks impacting production continuity.
- Expedite alternate material if the primary lot is under investigation.
- Maintain visibility of risks and actions through a daily tracker showing high-risk parts, status, and mitigation actions.
- Provide historical defect data and define containment actions.
- Validate technical impact of variation and approve usage decisions.
- Perform inspections and enforce material control.
- Align build priorities and execution based on material readiness.
- Align with customer expectations and manage escalations.
- Coordinate with suppliers for replacement or corrective actions.
Benefits
- Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life Insurance
- Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Matching 401(k) Contributions
- Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
