Sr. TPM at Fictiv

Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Manufacturing, Aerospace, Robotics, Automotive, Climate TechIndustries

Requirements

  • College degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, metalworking manufacturing or Tooling Design & Manufacture or related engineering field. PMP Certification is a plus
  • 10+ years working experience in FATP (Final Assembly Test & Pack) or in OEM/CM for Mechanical hardware manufacturing, or CNC machining/molding/plastic tooling industry, which include at least 3 years experience in project management roles
  • Excellent PM skills on planning, scope management, risk management, problem solving skills, communication skill

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the post-sales orders/programs management in Fictiv China
  • Coordinate with the costing & DFM or sales team for handing over the orders/programs requirement from the pre-sales quoting phase
  • Work with the customer program manager to kick off the order/program and schedule the orders/programs to our manufacturing partner
  • Manage the orders/programs from kickoff till delivery, including but not limited to: manage the order/program planning with regularly tracking with manufacturing partners for the progress, ensure the orders/programs are on time and on quality to be shipped out
  • Understand the customer requirement, leverage your owned or team’s skill set to troubleshoot the problem during trial or production, include technical, quality, planning etc., provide the expertise guidelines to the team and manufacturing partners
  • Bridge between global and cross functional teams (Fictiv team in US, China, India, Mexico and manufacturing partners in China) for assigned orders/programs, ensure the requirements/problems/program status etc. are clearly communicated internally and externally
  • Work closely with our manufacturing partners (factory) for product and process planning and validation, in order to have a good preparation before production launch and ensure the production runs smoothly
  • Follow the procedure to properly manage the change internally and externally
  • Coordinate the Fictiv China team for on time and on quality shipment for your assigned orders/programs
  • Provide the support to the customer facing and quality team for handling the customer complaint

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Program ManagementManufacturing OperationsSupply Chain ManagementOrder SchedulingRisk MitigationDFMProduction Status ReportingPost-Sales Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the main responsibilities of this Sr. TPM role?

The role involves managing post-sales orders/programs in Fictiv China, coordinating with teams for order handoff, scheduling with manufacturing partners, tracking progress to ensure on-time and on-quality delivery, troubleshooting issues, and bridging communication between global teams and partners.

Who does this position report to?

The position reports to the head of program management in Feidi.

Is this role remote or based in a specific location?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this Sr. TPM position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What kind of experience makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates will have experience in program management, coordinating across global teams (US, China, India, Mexico), troubleshooting technical/quality/planning issues in manufacturing, and working closely with manufacturing partners to ensure on-time delivery.

Fictiv

Digital platform for custom parts sourcing

About Fictiv

Fictiv simplifies the sourcing of custom-manufactured parts for businesses across various industries, such as automotive and robotics. The platform connects clients with a global network of vetted manufacturing partners, allowing for low-volume production without the need for expensive tooling. Clients can receive instant quotes, have their parts analyzed for manufacturability, and get real-time updates on production status. Additionally, Fictiv offers consultation services where technical experts provide design optimization advice through chat or video calls. This approach makes Fictiv stand out from competitors by streamlining the custom parts procurement process and reducing supply chain risks.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$187.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_ECompany Stage
Consulting, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Free catered lunch, snacks, and drinks
Learning and development stipend
Paid parental leave
Equity options
Wellness stipend
Paid volunteer days

Risks

New tariffs on imports could increase costs and disrupt Fictiv's supply chain.
Soft robotics market growth may intensify competition in custom parts manufacturing.
Expansion into Mexico may face challenges from regional political and economic instability.

Differentiation

Fictiv's OS streamlines custom manufacturing from quote to delivery efficiently.
Global network allows Fictiv to offer low-volume manufacturing without expensive tooling.
Fictiv's AI-powered platform provides instant quotes and manufacturability analysis.

Upsides

Expansion into Mexico enhances supply chain resilience and competitive pricing.
Integration of Carbon DLS technology boosts high-performance additive manufacturing capabilities.
Growing demand for low-volume custom manufacturing solutions benefits Fictiv's business model.

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