Technical Program Manager

Job Purpose

AI at Hyliion

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive the end-to-end program execution of assembling the components, from prototype validation to initial production ramp.
• Partner with mechanical design engineers and manufacturing engineers to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, tracking milestones, budgets, and risk mitigation plans.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Apply a structured, hypothesis-driven approach to diagnose complex program challenges, identify root causes, and develop data-backed solutions.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align engineering, operations, procurement, quality assurance and external vendors around shared goals.
• Coordinate testing and validation of parts, including mechanical, thermal, and durability testing in real-world power generation applications.
• Assist in supplier sourcing, DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews, and process validation with supplier partners. Track any ECRs resulting from modifications needed from design issues, testing, DFM or DFMEA activities.
• Report regularly to leadership on program status, blockers, and key decision points.
• Performance Management: Design, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to track supply chain health and project performance. Provide regular reports to management on progress against strategic objectives.

Project Coordination & Support

Documentation & Information Management

Qualifications

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include

• Education, Experience and Certifications
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related field) or a relevant technical discipline.
• 2-5 years of experience in project coordination, project engineering, or similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment, ideally within industries such as aerospace, robotics, or other technically complex fields.
• Skills and Abilities
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex insights to audiences ranging from technical experts to executives.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive and eager to learn with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated experience leading project teams and driving change within a complex organization.
• Problem-Solving: A natural inclination to break down ambiguous problems into actionable steps, with a focus on delivering tangible results.

Role Classification and Working Conditions

Physical/Other Requirements

• Ability to travel, as needed, by plane, automobile, etc.
• We are not accepting candidates that require sponsorship for this role at this time.
• Benefits:
• Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
• Dental Plans, with buy-up option
• Vision Plan
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401k/Roth 401k
• Voluntary Accident Plans
• Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at [email protected] .