Technical Program Manager

As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) at the Sanhua West Coast office, the candidate will be responsible for supporting OEM and Tier 1 customers in the region by being their primary technical contact. The work would involve strong collaboration with the global R&D, engineering, manufacturing and testing teams to deliver high-quality and expertly engineered products to our customers. Familiarity with materials such as plastics, metals, and composites. 

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface to OEMs and Tier 1 customers for Sanhua products.
• Collaborate with customer teams to resolve technical, packaging, production, supply chain, and quality issues.
• Develop validation test plans based on customer requirements, coordinate testing, and complete DVP&R documentation.
• Lead engineering activities including concept design, compliance matrix creation, and RFQ proposal reports.
• Coordinate CAD model development, 2D drawings, and simulation activities (CFD, FEA, optimization).
• Support thermal and HVAC system design, testing, simulation, and system integration.
• Assist R&D teams in product development and improvements by analyzing industry trends.
• Lead cross-functional team discussions (manufacturing, engineering, packaging, supply chain) in product development and VA/VE activities.
• Benchmark competitors' thermal components and develop engineering specifications.
• Create technical documentation, including design specs, process guidelines, and product catalogs.
• Represent Sanhua at industry events and contribute to technical workshops and publications.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in injection molding, stamping, and/or casting. 
• 5+ years of experience in actuator development, robotics, or related field strongly preferred
• Proven track record in program or project management, preferably in a technical role. Working experience with automotive systems design, packaging and assembly requirements
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to work with global multi-domain teams
• In-plant and/or program/vehicle launch experience is a plus