Senior Manufacturing Program Manager (Sunnyvale, CA)
Blendid
Operations
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 22, 2025
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 regular status meetings and in-person vendor meetings as needed- Manage project costs, quality checks and timeline targets- Oversee timely ordering and receipt of parts- Manage project plans, communicating risks to product, assembly, and parts levels- Drive vendor selection for manufacturing and parts- Manage version control of artifacts (BOM, CAD drawings, release docs) across shared drives/PDM/PLM- Manage financials (quotes, invoices, POs, payments) across multiple vendors- Manage IQC and OQC across vendors, manufacturers and internal teamsAbout You- 5+ years of manufacturing management experience; launched 5+ 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 (ideally across geographies)- Ability to provide both summary and detailed manufacturing status- Experience with at least one project management tool- Ability to read engineering documentation (STEP files, PCB files at viewer level)- Experience with decision-making evaluation matrices- Experience with documentation management and PDM/PLM tools (Arena, Agile, Vault)- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Start-up and food space experience preferred but not required
