Portfolio Jobs

About the RoleBlendid is seeking a proven Manufacturing Program Manager to join our engineering team and lead multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have experience successfully leading multiple medium-to-high complexity projects on time and on budget. The candidate will leverage her/his/their experience and passion for converting engineering designs into manufactured products. The role is expected to be in-person at our Sunnyvale, CA headquarters and reports to the Head of Engineering.Key Responsibilities- Simultaneously manage multiple manufacturing initiatives; ensure projects are completed on time and within budget- Manage the relationship with our manufacturing partners and serve as the primary interface of our engineering team- Provide and explain designs and other artifacts to manufacturers- Manage manufacturing process via status meetings and vendor meetings- Manage project costs, quality checks and timeline targets- Oversee timely ordering and receipt of parts- Manage project plans and communicate risks- Drive vendor selection process- Manage version control of all product artifacts (BOM, CAD, release documents) across PDM/PLM tools- Manage financials across multiple vendors (quotes, invoices, POs, payments)- Manage IQC and OQC across vendors, manufacturers and internal teamsAbout You- 5+ years of manufacturing management experience; launched multiple medium-to-high complexity products- Bachelor’s or Master’s in Industrial Engineering or related field- Cross-functional experience with development teams, manufacturers, and vendors- Experience with project management tools, engineering documentation (STEP, PCB at viewer level)- Experience with documentation management and PDM/PLM tools (Arena, Agile, Vault)- Excellent written and verbal communication; start-up/food space experience preferred