Manufacturing Technical Project Manager

What you'll be doing:

• Bring up Lidar assembly line from NPI phase to mass production. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, operations, and supply chain to define project scopes and objectives.
• Develop equipment and processes with contract manufacturer (CM) that meet product design specifications.
• Develop and analyze line design with contract manufacturer to meet annual production targets.
• Develop and track Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) metrics. Identify gaps and corrective actions needed to bridge to target performance.
• Manage BOM for production ramp and mass production.
• Collaborate with engineering and CM to install assembly line equipment, perform GR&R analysis, review work instructions and operator training requirements, and track yield, line availability and takt time.
• Drive DFM/DFA/DFT and PFMEA to ensure production manufacturability.
• Establish yield tracking / reporting methodology and drive corrective actions with engineering and CM. Identify yield bridge to line targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, manufacturing, and quality assurance to troubleshoot issues and improve product performance.
• Ensure on time delivery from NPI through mass production. 
• Drive the development and implementation of automation and line scaling supporting production volume projections. 
• Manage quality in the line by routinely monitoring KPIs and present reports to operations and management teams.
• Prepare roadmap and capacity plans for product ramp and next-gen NPI. 

What you'll have:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Optical engineering, or related field) or equivalent practical experience. 
• Prior experience with TeamCenter, Jira, and Confluence.
• Proficient in data analysis and interpretation, using statistical techniques and software tools such as JMP.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues effectively.
• Experience with Engineering Change Orders and Product LifeCycle management.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in manufacturing / technical operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. 

Nice to have:

• Prior experience with LiDAR systems
• SolidWorks experience

What's in it for you:

Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
Very competitive compensation and meaningful equity
Exceptional benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
Unlimited PTO: We care about results, not punching timecard