Block · 1 day ago
Hardware Assembly Technical Program Manager (San Jose, CA- Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$218K/yr - $327K/yr
5+ years expBlock is a company focused on economic empowerment through technology. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead hardware assembly programs, ensuring quality and efficiency from prototype to mass production.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Drive cross-functional program management for hardware assembly across mechanical, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Manage the development and deployment of assembly fixtures, SOPs, line layouts, and production equipment—including automation and AOI—to ensure they meet engineering and manufacturing requirements
Coordinate with design engineering to define fixture specifications, validation criteria, and readiness for production use
Oversee fixture fabrication, bring-up, and iterative improvements based on factory build feedback
Support the Hardware Product Design team to plan and execute design and manufacturing process experiments
Track progress against program milestones, identify risks early, and lead the development of mitigation plans
Coordinate activities across NPI and factory operations teams to ensure seamless technical and manufacturing execution
Facilitate communication between engineering and operations teams to drive efficient issue resolution
Lead post-mortems and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance future hardware builds and manufacturing strategies
Actively support engineering builds in the factory, assisting directly with assembly, fixture operation, data collection, and issue reproduction
Perform real-time root-cause analysis on mechanical, electrical, and process issues directly at the factory
Participate in factory bring-up activities, including line readiness checks, equipment calibration, and process validation
Tune assembly parameters, test limits, and tooling configurations in collaboration with manufacturing engineers
Work closely with line operators and technicians to gather feedback, identify pain points, and implement process improvements
Execute hands-on experiments on the production line, including DOEs, process trials, and characterization builds
Collect on-line production data and analyze results to drive engineering decisions
Participate directly in bring-up, debugging, and maintenance coordination for automation, test stations, and AOI systems
Collaborate with equipment vendors during installation and troubleshooting
Perform physical teardowns, support failure analysis, and prepare reliability samples directly in the factory
Validate inspection criteria and refine quality gates with real units
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in technical program management within hardware, preferably in assembly or NPI environments
Strong understanding of hardware assembly processes, fixture development, and quality control systems
Demonstrated ability to work hands-on in factory environments and partner closely with manufacturing teams
Excellent project management, organizational, and cross-functional coordination skills
Familiarity with tools such as JIRA, Linear, Confluence, and PLM systems (Arena, Agile)
Ability to travel to the San Jose factory site frequently (up to 50%)
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and sheet metal fabrication
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
Excellent problem-solving ability and communication skills
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and DFM/DFA principles
Preferred
Master's degree is a plus
Experience with server, crypto miners, consumer electronics, or other high-precision hardware products
Benefits
Remote work
Medical insurance
Flexible time off
Retirement savings plans
Modern family planning
Company
Block
Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.
10001+ employees
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