Technical Program Manager, Machina Labs

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant STEM field
• 5+ years of experience in technical projects or program management roles within robotics, manufacturing, aerospace, or defense environments focused on DFM
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects from concept to delivery
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with attention to detail and execution
• Systems Thinker: Ability to manage complex hardware-software projects with multiple dependencies
• Customer-Focused: Skilled at translating technical work into business outcomes and customer value
• Builder: Comfortable implementing foundational tools, processes, and practices in a growing organization
• Mission-Aligned: Motivated to support innovation in defense and advanced manufacturing

Desirable

• We are seeking a technically skilled and execution-focused Technical Program Manager to join our team
• This foundational hire will play a critical role in coordinating across internal engineering teams and external stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of customer projects, with focus on getting Roboformed parts qualified and flying on military aircrafts
• You will manage programs from initial scoping to final delivery, ensuring all moving parts are aligned and deadlines are met
• Project Scoping: Define milestones for part DFM and qualification projects, set overall strategy and balance between internal engineering feedback to customer requirements
• Project Management: Own end-to-end execution of customer projects, from pre-sales scoping through delivery. Drive timelines, manage internal resources, and ensure milestone accountability
• Cross-functional Coordination: Act as the central liaison between Business Development, Engineering and Production teams. Drive alignment, track progress, and manage risk
• Customer Interface: Serve as the primary point of contact for technical program execution. Maintain clear and regular communication with customer teams to ensure satisfaction and alignment
• Lead planning and execution for complex manufacturing and development programs
• Translate customer requirements into technical work plans and coordinate execution across software, robotics, process development, and production
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time and high-quality results
• Support proposal development, RFP responses, and technical documentation in collaboration with Business Development teams
• Host regular update meetings and deliver status reports for both internal stakeholders and customers
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements to streamline technical project delivery
• Collaborate with Robotic Process Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers in application engineering and qualification efforts of customer parts