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SeniorFull-time
Salary Range
$21,216 - $28,704 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
The Program Manager will lead the technical and operational readiness for a new manufacturing facility, driving equipment installation, process setup, qualification, and production ramp. This role ensures the factory achieves safe, efficient, and high-quality output through strong cross-functional coordination and engineering leadership.
Key Responsibilities
1. Factory Start-Up & Ramp Execution
β’ Lead end-to-end engineering activities for new factory setup (facility readiness, equipment installation, and commissioning)
β’ Drive qualification processes  to ensure production readiness
β’ Establish and execute ramp plan to meet output, yield, and quality targets
β’ Identify and mitigate technical risks during start-up phase
2. Process & Equipment Engineering
β’ Define, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes
β’ Oversee equipment selection, installation, calibration, and validation
β’ Ensure process capability (CPK), cycle time, and efficiency targets are achieved
β’ Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and yield
3. Cross-Functional Coordination
β’ Act as primary engineering interface with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and EHS
β’ Align timelines and deliverables across teams to meet ramp milestones
β’ Support supplier engagement and technical issue resolution
4. Team Leadership & Capability Building
β’ Build, lead, and develop a high-performing engineering team
β’ Define roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
β’ Coach engineers on problem-solving, root cause analysis, and technical skills
β’ Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and collaboration
5. Quality & Compliance
β’ Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulations
β’ Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
β’ Support audits and ensure documentation readiness
6. Safety & Risk Management
β’ Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to EHS requirements
β’ Conduct risk assessments for new processes and equipment
β’ Ensure safe startup and operation of all systems
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Key Deliverables / KPIs
β’ On-time factory readiness and successful production ramp
β’ Yield, throughput, and cycle time targets achieved
β’ Equipment uptime and process capability metrics
β’ Zero major safety incidents
β’ Team capability development and retention
