Associate TPM
Core
Bridge between engineering teams and manufacturing partners to ensure project requirements match partner capabilities, manage work orders from kickoff to delivery, and mitigate production risks.
Role type
Associate Technical Program Manager (Manufacturing)
Builds
Hardware manufacturing projects (CNC, tooling, injection molding) for global clients
Domain
Manufacturing / Hardware Engineering
Required skills
Project management, manufacturing process knowledge (CNC, injection molding, 3D printing, sheet metal), negotiation, technical troubleshooting, cross-functional communication, change management, quality assurance
Preferred skills
PMP certification, mechanical engineering background, CAD drawing interpretation (GD&T), PDCA methodology (via careerplan.io/jobs/8618808002-associate-tpm-at-fictiv)
Technologies
CNC machining, injection molding, 3D printing, urethane casting, sheet metal fabrication, CAD
Responsibilities
Coordinate handover of orders from pre-sales to manufacturing, schedule programs with partners, track progress and quality, troubleshoot production issues, bridge communication between global teams and partners, manage internal/external changes, support customer complaints
Seniority
Junior, entry-level to early career
