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Meta · 5 hours ago

Product Design Technical Program Manager

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$140K/yr - $198K/yr

5+ years exp

Meta is an innovative technology company focused on connecting people and building immersive experiences. They are seeking an experienced Product Design Technical Program Manager to drive the development and delivery of Smart Glasses products, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful program execution.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Partner with the Product Design Engineering team to enable the definition and execution of next generation hardware products

Coordinate and drive engineering design deliverables including specifications, DOE and validation plans

Work with cross-functional teams (System PD, EE, Reliability, Operations) and other cross-functional teams to develop best practices and technology development processes in a fast-paced environment

Manage delivery of hardware components for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines

Create development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on system requirements, technical challenges, lead-times and business needs

Manage program structure to optimize clarity and efficiency for program teams, leadership

Communicate program statuses, identifying potential setbacks, including vendor tooling schedules and PD design sprints

Manage communication within and between internal cross functional and external partners

Ensure program documents are complete, current, and available for staff and leadership review

Contribute to resource planning to ensure program success

Up to 20% travel internationally

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringTechnology Development ManagementConsumer Electronics ExperiencePhase Gate ApproachMechanical System DevelopmentProgram Issue TrackingPlanning SkillsAutonomous OperationComposure in AmbiguityCommunication SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

BS in Mechanical Engineering field or equivalent experience

5+ years experience working as a technology development program manager or engineering leadership role in consumer electronics

Experience in ODM, JDM, and CM vendor engagement models

Knowledge of phase gate approach to technology development programs

Experience with mechanical system development, design for manufacturing, tooling, validation and characterization processes

Adept at communicating, planning, with high level of attention to detail

Knowledge of program top issue tracking and version control software

Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams and programs

Maintains composure in times of ambiguity and direction changes

Preferred

7+ years of experience in mechanical design, serving as an engineering lead or program manager for consumer electronics

Experience in 1P and/or 2P product development, defining requirements and program constraints, and collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders