Technical Program Manager

Luxfer Gas Cylinders • Riverside, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Innovation and Engineering, the Technical Program Manager (TPM) is responsible for the successful execution of COPV (Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessel) programs supporting aerospace customers. The Program Manager serves as the single point of contact and accountability for assigned programs and Statements of Work (SOW), ensuring commitments related to scope, schedule, communication, and delivery are met. This role requires a working technical understanding of COPV programs and includes hands-on support of quality execution on the manufacturing floor as needed to protect delivery (e.g., assisting with dispositioning, documentation, and issue resolution) while maintaining primary focus on program management, planning, reporting, and customer engagement.

Requirements

• Strong program management and organizational skills.
• Experience serving as a single point of accountability for customer-facing programs.
• Ability to manage schedules, risks, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Working knowledge of aerospace hardware programs, preferably COPVs or similar components.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Understanding of ISO 9001 and AS standards and their documentation/control requirements.
• Comfortable working on the production floor and supporting hands-on quality execution (e.g., NCRs, containment, MRB support, documentation verification) when required to protect schedule and delivery.
• Working familiarity with core quality tools and documentation practices (e.g., basic root cause, corrective actions, evidence capture, traceability, and controlled records) in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Management, or related field (required).
• Five (5) or more years of experience in program or project management roles supporting technical or aerospace programs.
• Familiarity with formal project management tools and customer reporting expectations.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS standards related to process and documentation compliance.

Nice To Haves

• PMP designation is plus
• Experience supporting hardware development or production programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Designated Representative and primary customer interface for assigned COPV programs.
• Own execution of contractual scope in accordance with SOW and purchase order requirements.
• Actively manage program activities, deliverables, issues, and dependencies.
• Establish clear communication, escalation, and reporting methods.
• Develop and maintain integrated program schedules using industry-standard tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Define major milestones, high-level tasks, and critical path activities.
• Provide schedule updates to support program execution and customer visibility.
• Identify schedule risks and coordinate mitigation or recovery actions.
• Establish routine internal and customer-facing program meetings.
• Lead meetings focused on status, risks, issues, and required decisions.
• Track action items and ensure timely closure.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and suppliers.
• Support alignment between execution activities and program commitments.
• Facilitate resolution of issues impacting cost, schedule, or delivery.
• Provide hands-on, on-the-floor support to the Quality Engineer and production teams to ensure timely execution of program deliverables.
• Assist with nonconformance identification, containment, and documentation.
• Participate in Material Review Board (MRB) activities and help coordinate dispositions, rework/repair planning inputs, and customer communication as required by the SOW.
• Help drive closure of corrective actions by coordinating cross-functional owners and ensuring actions, evidence, and due dates are tracked to completion.
• Identify, track, and communicate program risks and issues.
• Maintain issue and action logs with clear ownership.
• Escalate unresolved issues as required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, Dental Start on the 1st day of the following month after being hired
• 401k with Company match of up to 6%!
• Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior