Staff Technical Program Manager
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Requirements
• 10+ years of experience in Advanced Manufacturing and high speed custom automation: Automation Engineering, Process Engineering, and Technical Program Management and translating NPI requirements to large scale custom automation solutions. • Strong background in prioritizing tasks for AME’s and Suppliers from Conceptual Design through SAT and Production Team Training. • Experience in managing high budget projects and tracking spend with external vendors. Previous display of Value Engineering, contract engagement, managing NRE, and RFQ to PO issuance process. • Ability to run automation program with minimum supervision. • Interpersonal skills of leadership, project management, communication, collaboration, influencing and negotiation. • In-depth understanding of Process, assembly automation pertaining to equipment validation through FAT/SAT (optical inspection, GRR, OEE, Line Balancing and Process Flow optimization). • Capability to summarize and articulate technical updates into executive-leve. presentations (know your audience and tailor the presentation accordingly). • Constant partnership with cross-functional teams across Dandy, its equipment suppliers, and technical consultants. • Willingness and ability to travel internationally up to 30%. • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or allied technical subject. • Strong professional references showcasing successful past projects. • Experience with ceramics, CNC machining, spray applications, inkjet printing, etc. • Experience with plastics, 3D printing, thermoforming, injection molding, etc. • Experience with technical writing of specifications specific to machine user requirements. • Experience with Contract engagement and negotiation of CapEx. • Experience in FDA regulated manufacturing environment (ISO 13485, Change Control, IQ, OQ, PQ Equipment Validation..etc). • Relentlessly positive attitude and the ability to have fun at work. • High growth startup scaling experience is a plus. • For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.
Responsibilities
• Take the lead in driving technical, operational, and deployment of various manufacturing automation initiatives within the organization. • Innovate factory processes, concepts, and design to enable an ideal automated manufacturing process. • Work closely with factory teams to create and achieve OKRs for automation and continuous improvement programs. • Draft requirements documents, develop concepts, envision the automated manufacturing process in collaboration with our factory team. • Create RFQ/Proposal that details design requirements of the equipment, delivery schedule, required documentation, qualification criteria at machine supplier facility and for acceptance within factories. • Engage vendors to construct machines ensuring alignment with Dandy's specifications and standards. • Approve vendor process flow and automation equipment designs after reviewing them against ARS specs and requirements. • Design, execute Factory Acceptance Test (FAT), System Acceptance Test (SAT), commission new machinery into factories under supervision of engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure optimal operation. • Supervise OEE, Yield, CpK, FMEA metrics from automated systems; interpret machine output data for continuous improvement programs as necessary. • Provide routine status reports on progress and escalate issues when required. • Set aggressive targets aimed at achieving success in the role's scope of work.
Benefits
• $177,375 – $215,000 • Offers Equity • Actual compensation for roles will vary based on factors including the candidate's location, skills, qualifications, and experience. • Please note that compensation listed for U.S. based roles applies only to candidates working in the United States. Candidates hired outside the U.S. will receive regionally adjusted compensation. • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • or drag and drop here • Please provide a link to your LinkedIn profile. If you do not have one, please enter "n/a". • Please select all that apply. • Campus Recruiting • Dandy Career's page • You know someone who works here • By selecting “Yes”, you agree to receive text messages from us about your job application. Message frequency varies, and message and data rates may apply. Learn more in our Privacy & SMS Policy. • I consent to the processing of my personal data for the purpose of evaluating my application, in accordance with Dandy’s Privacy Policy. • I don't wish to answer • I prefer to self-describe • No, I am not a veteran or active member • Yes, I am a veteran or active member • Bisexual and/or pansexual • White or European • Southeast Asian • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander • Middle Eastern or North African • Indigenous, American Indian or Alaska Native • Hispanic, Latinx or of Spanish Origin • Black or of African descent • Decline to self-identify • Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. • Hispanic or Latino • White (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. • White • Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. • Black or African American • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander • Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam. • Asian • American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintain tribal affiliation or community attachment. • American Indian or Alaska Native • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) - All persons who identify with more than one of the above five races. • Two or More Races • Hispanic or Latino • White (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Black or African American (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Asian (Not Hispanic or Latino) • American Indian or Alaska Native (Not Hispanic or Latino) • Two or More Races (Not Hispanic or Latino) • I identify as one or more of the classifications of protected veteran listed above • I am not a protected veteran