Technical Program & Project Management Senior Associate

Kyyba•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Kyyba is seeking a motivated early-career Technical Program Manager or Project Engineer to join an automotive seating team delivering next-generation EV seating systems. The role supports complex hardware programs from concept through industrialization, with goals for cost, weight, efficiency, performance, and quality. The position offers hands-on experience in a small, collaborative, technically focused team, working with and learning from experienced engineering leaders. The environment is fast-paced and emphasizes ownership, technical curiosity, clear communication, and a systems-level mindset. The successful candidate will use a technical background to drive engineering challenges toward resolution and help programs stay on track through Start of Production and beyond. They will work across engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy, supporting the full lifecycle of integrated seating and interior systems from ideation and design through validation, integration, and industrialization. The role includes identifying and resolving risks and build-event issues, supporting suppliers, and facilitating decisions and execution across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience in technical program management, project engineering, or a similar role supporting hardware development; early-career candidates with strong internship or co-op experience are encouraged to apply.
Solid understanding of the product development lifecycle, including design, development, validation, integration, and launch.
Familiarity with materials, manufacturing processes, and technologies commonly used in automotive interiors or seating.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities across teams and timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Program management and project management skills.
Mechanical engineering skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automotive seating, interiors, or EV systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint, Jira, Confluence, or similar tools.
Experience working in a cross-functional, matrixed environment.
A systems-oriented mindset, natural curiosity, and drive for exceptional execution and continuous improvement.
Passion for automotive innovation and delivering high-quality, customer-focused products.
Knowledge of AIAG APQP and PPAP processes.
Performance testing experience.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Drive complex engineering challenges to resolution and help ensure programs remain on track for Start of Production and beyond.
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, finance, and strategy teams to scope work, define requirements, identify risks, estimate budgets, and provide program updates.
Support the engineering lifecycle for integrated seating and interior systems, from ideation and design through validation, integration, and industrialization.
Identify issues during design reviews, virtual builds, and physical build events, and drive containment and resolution across teams to protect schedule and quality.
Monitor deliverables for system compatibility, integration opportunities, and ways to improve velocity and collaboration.
Maintain supplier relationships in partnership with Supply Chain to secure timely parts and support for build events.
Prepare focused meeting agendas that support decisions, eliminate bottlenecks, and retire risks.
Make problems visible early and ensure risk-mitigation plans are actively executed.