Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Capabilities Deployment

Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership: Manage end-to-end technical programs for manufacturing capability deployment, including NPI and product development initiatives. Volume Readiness: Ensure manufacturing sites are prepared to support ramp plans, including capacity modeling, equipment readiness, staffing, and process maturity. Manufacturing Readiness: Oversee installation and integration of systems such as orbital welding, electropolish, and test infrastructure across multiple sites.5M&E Analysis: Conduct comprehensive assessments of Man, Machine, Material, Method, Measurement, and Environment to ensure site readiness and process stability. Project Management: Develop and maintain Gantt charts, timelines, and resource plans to track progress and manage dependencies. Business Case Development: Build and present business cases to justify investments, including cost-benefit analysis, ROI, and strategic alignment. Operational Scope Definition: Collaborate with stakeholders to define operational scope, process flows, and equipment requirements. Execution Strategy: Develop and implement scalable execution strategies for capability rollout, including risk mitigation and change management. Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, supply chain, and site leadership. Executive Reporting: Prepare and deliver executive-level summaries, dashboards, and program updates to senior leadership. Compliance & Quality: Ensure all deployments meet safety, regulatory, and quality standards.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical field; Master's preferred.5+ years of experience in technical program management within manufacturing or industrial environments. Proven track record managing NPI and product development programs with cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including system integration, test, welding, and surface treatment. Experience with multi-site deployments and global operations. Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira) and Gantt chart development. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Preferred

Skills: Experience in cleanroom manufacturing, semiconductor, or high-purity systems. Familiarity with orbital welding standards and electropolish process controls. Hands-on experience conducting 5M&E assessments and driving operational improvements. Experience supporting volume readiness and ramp planning. PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification. Strong analytical skills for business case modeling and executive reporting. For candidates based in California: The pay range for this position is $131,500 to $223,600 per year. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, tenure, and relevant education or training. The pay scale is subject to change depending on business needs. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range for your location during the hiring process. Ichor is committed to supporting your personal well-being and professional development. Our benefits are designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, provide peace of mind, and prepare for your future. We offer medical, dental, and vision plans across all locations, allowing team members to select the coverage that best meets their healthcare needs and budget. Our benefits also include a paid time-off program and paid holidays to support your time away from work. A summary of our Benefits will be provided during the interview process. Ichor is an experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to turnkey manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, value added manufacturing, materials management and testing capabilities. Our 1500+ employees are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. Our continued expansion of capabilities in South East Asia better aligns our production facilities with our customers' supply chain strategies. This further enables our expansion into new products and markets. Ichor is headquartered in Fremont, California with manufacturing locations in Oregon, Texas, Singapore, Malaysia and the UK. Our sales and engineering office is strategically located in Silicon Valley, California. Ichor is the experienced leader in the critical subsystems and turnkey process equipment marketplace. Our capabilities enable the design and creation of a complete outsourced solution ranging from product concept to manufacturing to legacy service. Ichor offers world-class process engineering, manufacturing, materials management, and testing capabilities. Our 1,400+ employees worldwide are strategically located to provide our customers with the highest level of customer service and support from our program management, sales, engineering, and executive management teams. We have a friendly, business-oriented environment and offer a comprehensive benefits plan that includes, medical, dental, vision, health savings account, paid time off, life insurance, short term disability and 401K with generous employer match. Ichor Systems provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Ichor Systems will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Full time

Posting Date: 2026-08-03