Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering
6+ years of experience in hardware program or project management, preferably in electronics or automotive
Proven experience with engineering change management (ECO/MCR/ECN) and NPI builds
Experience collaborating with contract manufacturers and supply chain teams
Proficient in tools like Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, and Excel; familiarity with PLM systems
Strong communication skills with engineers and leadership; ability to remain calm under pressure
Responsibilities
Own and prioritize the MCR backlog, including ticket ownership and due dates
Coordinate efforts across three ALTEN teams: Purchasing/Logistics, Line Impact Mitigation, and Bi-annual Qualifications
Translate priorities from the CM Inventory Manager into actionable engineering tasks
Lead scoping and planning for bi-annual qualification cycles with Rivian purchasing
Report on status, KPIs, and risks to Rivian engineering, purchasing, and leadership
Escalate issues with contract manufacturers and suppliers alongside SQE
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for the MCR process, including templates and dashboards
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Opportunity to lead significant engineering projects
Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technology
Focus on continuous improvement and process optimization
Potential for professional development and certifications
Full Job Description
As a Technical Program Manager (TPM) you will be responsible for;
Own the MCR backlog: prioritization, owner and due date for each ticket, weekly burn-down
Coordinate the three ALTEN teams (Purchasing / Logistics, Line Impact Mitigation, Bi-annual Qualifications)
Receive priorities from the CM Inventory Manager and turn them into engineering actions
Lead the scoping and build planning of the bi-annual qualification cycles with Rivian purchasing
Report status, KPIs and risks to Rivian engineering, purchasing (GSM) and leadership
Escalate blockers with contract manufacturers and suppliers, together with SQE
Drive continuous improvement of the MCR process (templates, cadence, dashboards)
Qualifications;
Bachelor's in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6+ years in hardware program or project management, ideally in electronics or automotive
Proven experience with engineering change management (ECO / MCR / ECN) and NPI builds
Experience working with contract manufacturers and supply chain teams
Strong tooling: Jira, Smartsheet or MS Project, Excel / dashboards; PLM exposure
Excellent communication with both engineers and leadership; calm under daily escalations
Nice to have: automotive ECU or EV experience, PMP or Agile certification, exposure to obsolescence / EoL management.
Salary Range: $115K-$135K
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
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