Technical Project Manager - Body Closures

Goken • Foster City, CA

9d • $70 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Technical Program Manager, you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across hardware, software, vehicle systems, and product to translate program strategy into actionable roadmaps that support execution at every stage of development. You will partner with engineering teams to build schedules, define milestones, identify risks, and communicate progress with clarity and precision.

Requirements

• BS or MS in engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in engineering, technical program management
• 5+ years of experience with automotive closures, latches, or kinematic mechanisms.
• Knowledge of electrical latch systems and electromechanical component troubleshooting.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing electrical logs and diagnostic data in CANalyzer
• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional technical programs.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships with senior leaders and engineering teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down ambiguous technical problems into structured plans.
• Experience driving alignment among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.
• Ability to maintain a high-level view while delivering clear, structured, concise communication tailored to each audience.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated ability to conduct packaging investigations or manage clash analysis utilizing tools such as CATIA

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and communicate detailed project schedules for mechanisms, sealing, and structural integration.
• Triage manufacturing and field issues and drive root cause investigations to closure.
• Act as programmatic interface with external suppliers; track hardware build plans and coordinate part deliveries
• Maintain bug/issue trackers (e.g., Jira), follow up on RCA progress, and facilitate meetings to drive hardware issues for Closures.
• Facilitate communication between ME, supply chain, manufacturing, and validation teams; track BOM maturity
• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) activities and transition programs into stable production
• Demonstrated ability to conduct packaging investigations or manage clash analysis utilizing tools such as CATIA
• Ensure all impacted teams understand their requirements, dependencies, and delivery expectations at all times.
• Proficiency in managing the release of technical datasets and manufacturing drawings through formal PLM workflows

Benefits

• competitive compensation structure
• benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being
• culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree