Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
Description For Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
Google is seeking a Technical Program Manager for their Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering team to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects. This role combines technical expertise with program management to oversee assembly processes, equipment design, and qualification for Google's Devices & Services team. The position requires leadership in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, working closely with international OEM partners and cross-functional teams.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with experience in consumer electronics, particularly mobile phone projects. They will be responsible for developing mechanical assembly processes, managing automation systems, and ensuring high-quality production standards. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, solving critical production line challenges, and driving manufacturing improvements.
As part of Google's commitment to diversity and inclusion, the role offers an opportunity to contribute to building products that create opportunities for everyone globally. The position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to influence decisions across all levels, and experience with CAD tools and automation assembly machines.
The role is based in Hanoi, Vietnam, where you'll work with Google's Devices & Services team to create radically helpful experiences for users through the integration of Google AI, Software, and Hardware. You'll be part of a team researching, designing, and developing new technologies to make computing interactions faster, seamless, and more powerful.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about manufacturing engineering, program management, and technology innovation. You'll have the chance to work on cutting-edge products like Pixel phones while being part of a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The role offers the perfect blend of technical leadership and program management, making it ideal for candidates looking to make a significant impact in consumer electronics manufacturing.
Responsibilities For Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
- Develop mechanical assembly processes and equipment at the factory from initial design concept through ramp and serve as a factory mechanical assembly technical lead
- Work with cross-functional teams to develop manufacturing processes to meet product requirements
- Identify, prioritize, and manage key technical changes and risks of Pixel phones
- Drive manufacturing yield improvements, failure analysis, cycle time optimization, line balancing, assembly automation deployment, and product repairability
- Build and manage assembly automation with vision systems to enable high quality production with optimal cost structure
Requirements For Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
- 2 years of experience in program management
- Experience in both the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering fields with international OEM partners
- Experience with CAD tools (e.g., ProE, Creo, Solidworks, NX)
- Experience leading consumer electronics and technical project teams
- Ability to speak English fluently
- 3 years of preferred experience in Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Mechanical Engineering
- Experience working on mobile phone projects
- Experience in operations, managing projects with automation assembly machines with vision systems
- Excellent communication skills and ability to influence decisions
