TP-Link Systems Inc. · 1 week ago
Sr. Engineering Program Manager / Product Ops
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expTP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people's lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. The Sr. Engineering Program Manager / Product Ops leads cross-functional programs to improve efficiency, quality, and scalability across the full product lifecycle of consumer and B2B electronic products, focusing on process optimization and program management.
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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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems) or related field, required
5+ years of experience in process improvement, operations, or engineering roles with program management ownership
Experience working in electronics, hardware, or device-based products with embedded software or firmware
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across engineering, operations, and manufacturing
Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills
Extensive experience in Product Management Operations
Preferred
Lean or Six Sigma Green Belt or higher
Experience with NPI, contract manufacturing, or global supply chains
Familiarity with PLM, ERP, MES, and program management tools (e.g., Jira, Monday.com, Smartsheet, MS Project and Confluence)
Exposure to post-market quality, field returns, or customer-reported defect analysis
Masters Degree in Engineering or related field
Benefits
Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
Contributions to 401k funds
Over four weeks of PTO per year
Bi-annual pay increases
Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
Quarterly team-building events
Company
TP-Link Systems Inc.
Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ben Allcock
Vice President – B2B UK & Ireland
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