Flex
TechnicalProgramManager
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“Technical Program Manager at Flex. Skills: Technical Program Management, Risk Identification, Build Protection. Manage high- and medium-risk parts. Monitor batch-to-batch variation”
Industry & Context.
Risk Assessment; Risk Identification; Drive corrective actions; Prevent line-down situations; Protect build continuity; Expedite alternate material; Mitigate risks impacting production
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
B. S. in Industrial Engineering/Program Management/Mechanical Engineering, 5 years’ experience in related field 24/7 Manufacturing Industry, 5+ years of experience in Technical Program Management in regulated manufacturing environment, 5+ years Quality Inspection experience, Experience in leading major initiatives Programs, Knowledge of multiple functional technologies and design processes, industries or functions, understanding of interdependence of such processes at the site
What You'll Do.
Manage high- and medium-risk parts
Monitor batch-to-batch variation
Drive corrective actions
Prevent line-down situations
Protect build continuity
Coordinate cross-functionally
Identify high-risk parts
Track lot/date code differences
Identify abnormal trends
Validate materials before release
Align on risk and actions
Validate new supplier batch
Mitigate risks impacting production
Expedite alternate material
Track risks and actions
Provide historical defect data
Define containment actions
Validate technical impact of variation
Approve usage decisions
Enforce material control
Align build priorities
Coordinate with suppliers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional coordination; Close alignment with Quality, Engineering, and Operations; Align Quality, Engineering, and Planning on risk and actions; Align with customer expectations
Process & Methodology
Technical Program Management, Program Management
Full Job Description
Job Posting Start Date 05-18-2026 Job Posting End Date 07-18-2026 Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. ## Job Summary To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a **Technical Program Manager** located in **Milpitas CA.** Reporting to the **Program Management Manager.** The **Technical Program Manager** provides dedicated support to proactively manage high- and medium-risk parts at the work order level. This includes monitoring batch-to-batch variation, identifying risks early, and driving corrective actions before material reaches production—aiming to prevent line-down situations and protect build continuity. **What a typical day looks like:** * Cross-functional coordination role (not administrative), involving material planning, risk assessment, and close alignment with Quality, Engineering, and Operations. Based on this, the role aligns best as a Material Planner / Material Risk Coordinator. * Work Order Risk Identification: Review upcoming builds and flag high-risk parts. * Batch-to-Batch Variation Tracking: Monitor lot/date code differences and identify abnormal trends. * Pre-Build Readiness Control: Ensure materials are validated before release to production. * Cross-Functional Coordination: Align Quality, Engineering, and Planning on risk and actions. * Work with Engineering to validate if a new supplier batch is acceptable. * Build Protection / Line-Down Prevention: Prioritize and mitigate risks impacting production continuity. * Expedite alternate material if the primary lot is under investigation
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