Product Design Engineering Program Manager
TITLE: Product Design Engineering Program Manager
LOCATION: Information not provided.
ANTICIPATED DURATION: From 12/01/2026 to 03/31/2026
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams—including mechanical, system, tooling, and validation engineers—to drive program execution from concept to mass production.
- Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, ensuring strong communication between internal teams and external vendors.
- Plan and manage prototype builds, DOE/trials, and factory operations.
- Identify technical challenges and drive resolution through collaboration and clear decision-making.
- Define program risks and develop mitigation strategies across technology teams.
- Communicate key milestones, risks, and program updates to stakeholders, including executive leadership.
- Manage development budgets, purchase orders, and change requests.
- Oversee design reviews and validation schedules for custom components.
- Coordinate system integration to ensure seamless compatibility and performance.
- Support regulatory and compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to safety, environmental, and regional standards.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of hardware engineering experience in consumer electronics.
- 3+ years of project management experience driving complex hardware development programs.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with rapid development cycles.
- Highly curious, proactive, and adaptable approach to problem solving.
Preferred Experience:
- Direct experience working with vendors and contract manufacturing partners to plan and execute engineering builds.
- Proven success managing diverse, cross-functional teams toward shared goals.
- Experience managing both strategic initiatives and ambiguous, open-ended technical challenges.
The hourly pay rate range for this position is $0.00 to $95.07 (dependent on factors including but not limited to client requirements, experience, statutory considerations, and location). Benefits available to full-time employees: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k and commuter benefits.
Synergis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act.
For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to HBennett@synergishr.com.
If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application or employment process, please contact us at HBennett@synergishr.com.
Synergis is a workforce solutions partner serving thousands of businesses and job seekers nationwide. Our digital world has accelerated the need for businesses to build IT ecosystems that enable growth and innovation along with enhancing the Total Experience (TX). Synergis partners with our clients at the intersection of talent and transformation to scale their balanced teams of tech, digital and creative professionals. Learn more about Synergis at www.synergishr.com.