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TP-Link Systems Inc. · 23 hours ago

Process Improvement Program Manager

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products. The Process Improvement Program Manager leads cross-functional programs to enhance efficiency, quality, and scalability in the product lifecycle of electronic products, focusing on process optimization across various departments.

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Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end process improvement programs spanning product development, NPI, manufacturing, supply chain, software release cycles, and field quality

Drive cross-functional alignment across Hardware Engineering, Firmware/Software, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Product, and Customer Support

Apply structured process improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen, value stream mapping, root cause analysis) to reduce cycle time, defects, and operational cost

Improve hardware-software handoff processes, including requirements flow-down, change management, and release coordination

Define program scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, and success metrics; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery

Facilitate current-state and future-state mapping for complex, multi-system workflows (PLM, ERP, MES, ticketing systems)

Lead change management efforts to ensure adoption of new processes across global teams and manufacturing partners

Establish KPIs and dashboards to track yield, DPPM, cycle time, software release stability, and post-launch issues

Identify opportunities for automation, tooling, and system integration to improve execution and visibility

Qualification

Process ImprovementProgram ManagementLean Six SigmaHardware-Software IntegrationData AnalysisPLMERPMESCross-Functional LeadershipStakeholder CommunicationChange ManagementDocumentation Skills