Robotics Technical Program Manager, Actuator Manufacturing

As an Actuator Manufacturing Technical Project Manager, you’ll support cross-functional teams in process development, and capability expansion to enable in-house actuator manufacturing. You’ll balance technical expertise with strong organizational and communication skills to ensure projects meet quality, cost, and schedule targets. This role requires close coordination between engineering, manufacturing, operations, factory, supply chain, and quality teams to drive executional excellence. A successful candidate will be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, plan strategically and execute with excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for actuator manufacturing from process development to manufacturing line implementation Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk mitigation plans Coordinate with cross functional teams on multiple continents to prioritize and manage high-impact changes and drive improvements to all relevant project schedules Drive design-for-manufacturability and process capability improvements Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and suppliers Manage technical documentation, validation, and production readiness reviews Track and report project status using KPIs and performance metrics Support sourcing, tooling, and supplier qualification for actuator components Coordinate production ramp-up efforts, including process validation and operator training Champion continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing and project execution

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, or equivalent experience and evidence of exceptional ability 3+ years of experience in project management in a manufacturing environment, with a preference of high-volume manufacturing Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, machining, assembly, and testing processes Proactive, highly organized, and detail oriented, with strong technical communication ability - able to drive improvements across a global interdisciplinary team Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project and Jira Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a results-driven mindset