Technical Program Manager, drive unit and actuators

The role

You will drive drive unit and actuator modules from concept and prototype development through mass production. You will lead multi-disciplinary hardware projects and partner with cross-functional teams to hit roadmap goals.

What you will do

• Lead multi-disciplinary hardware projects from architecture and prototyping through validation, industrialization and production ramp.
• Plan requirements and manage risks to keep programs on track.
• Communicate status, blockers, and risks to leadership.
• Drive planning and implementation of customer features to hit roadmap goals.
• Develop and manage comprehensive program schedules via Gantt charts.
• Manage technical issues, design release, certification, manufacturing, and resource needs.
• Identify and solve program blockers and adapt lean processes.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, or a related engineering field
• 7+ years of experience in program management, engineering or similar cross-functional role
• Demonstrated success in shipping drive unit and actuator products from initial concept through mass production.
• Familiarity with New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, including tooling qualification, PPAP, DVT/PVT, and first-article inspections.
• Experience managing programs involving electromechanical systems with multiple interdependent subsystems (motors, PCBAs, sensors, structural assemblies).
• Experience working directly with contract manufacturers and global suppliers on industrialization and production readiness.
• Ability to understand technical discussions and provide decision framework to make technical decisions.
• Clear communicator able to hold conversations with engineering and supply chain and distill status for executive leadership.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed (estimated ~10-15%)

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also
• FSA & HSA options
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
• Fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
• Flexible time off
• 401(k) match

About the company

ALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating vertically integrated, small EVs. The team was originally conceived as a part of Rivian.