Technical Program Manager - Manufacturing

Role Description

As a TPM at Mill you will be responsible for Manufacturing Engineering and Production Test Engineering activities with Mill’s manufacturing partner to ensure the highest product quality. You’ll need to be able to drive technical problem solving, and implement factory test coverage to prevent quality escapes.  

Responsibilities: 

• Work with Mill’s new product development team to successfully launch products on-time, on-budget, at desired quality and reliability levels. 
• Work with Mill’s internal and external Design teams to develop and implement appropriate testing for each Proto, EVT, DVT and PVT build, including Functional testing, Reliability/Environmental testing, Regulatory testing and Highly Accelerated Life Testing (HALT). 
• Work with Mill Engineering and our CM partner to develop and implement manufacturing test processes, including; Incoming Inspection, In-Circuit Test (ICT) if applicable, Final Functional Test, Highly Accelerated Stress Screening (HASS) if applicable, Ongoing Reliability Testing (ORT) and Out-Of-Box Quality (OBQ) audits. 
• Management/oversight of CM Shop Floor Control System 
• Establish in-line rework and re-test standards, including monitoring the “bone pile” for total quantity, aging and number of rework cycles (eg; “loopers”). 
• Drive cost reductions and product quality improvements through manufacturing yield enhancement programs. 
• Work with Mill Engineering & Logistics to set up Reverse Logistics Triage Testing systems/processes and work with Mill Customer Service on implementing RMA processes.
• Drive Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA) process to analyze failure data collected from field returns, manufacturing yield data & ORT testing, and drive corrective actions at the root cause. Ensure learning is carried forward into future new product designs 
• Resolve any ongoing quality problems with our CM and Material Suppliers ensuring that Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) are systematically implemented and followed through on. 
• Specifies test to be performed, compiles data and makes recommendations for product design changes and final assembly standards

Skills/Experience Required: 

• BS in ME, or equivalent experience (Masters degree desirable). 
• 5+ years work experience in Manufacturing/Test Engineering or related disciplines.
• Expert knowledge of manufacturing, test, supplier mgt & statistical process controls. 
• Excellent project management, communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-starter, with ability to work independently 
• Ability to operate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.