Technical Program Manager, Manufacturing Capabilities Deployment

Ichor Systems has an immediate opening for a Technical Program Manager , located any of our Tualatin, OR, Sparks, NV or Fremont, CA locations .

The Technical Program Manager (TPM) leads cross-functional programs to deploy and scale advanced manufacturing capabilities across global sites. This role spans New Product Introduction (NPI), product development project management, volume readiness, and operational execution. The TPM ensures strategic alignment and readiness across system integration, test infrastructure, orbital welding, electropolish, and applies 5M&E analysis to assess and close gaps. The role requires strong program leadership, business case development, and executive-level communication to drive successful outcomes.

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.

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