Technical Product Manager | Ground Support Equipment en BETA Technologies
BETA Technologies · South Burlington, Estados Unidos De América · On-site
- Oficina en South Burlington
How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:
- Lead supplier selection, qualification, and ongoing quality management for electronic assemblies and subsystems, with emphasis on establishing USA-based manufacturing partnerships
- Manage design and production projects with contract manufacturers (CMs)
- Own budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for hardware development programs from prototype through production
- Assess and mitigate technical risks across electrical systems including power conversion, battery management, vehicle communication interfaces, and charging infrastructure
- Support requirements definition and specifications for PCBAs, power electronics, and control systems in collaboration with internal engineering teams
- Drive supplier quality initiatives including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process improvements
- Manage product lifecycle from NPI (New Product Introduction) through sustaining engineering and obsolescence planning
- Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers and CMs
- Establish and track KPIs for supplier performance, product quality, cost targets, and schedule adherence
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field and 5+ years of experience in technical program management or product management
- Proven experience managing contract manufacturers and external suppliers for electronic products
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and technical specifications
- Experience managing budgets ($1M+), schedules, and cross-functional technical projects
- Strong understanding of electronics manufacturing processes including PCBA assembly, testing, and quality control
- Working knowledge of design for manufacturability (DFM), design for test (DFT), and DFMEA methodologies
- Experience with supplier quality management, including audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
- Excellent technical communication skills to interface between engineers and business stakeholders
Above and Beyond Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Management, or MBA
- Experience building domestic (USA-based) electronics supply chains and manufacturing partnerships
- Direct experience with high-voltage DC systems, power electronics, or electric vehicle charging equipment
- Knowledge of EV charging standards (J1772, ISO 15118, DIN 70121, IEC 61851) and associated certification requirements
- Experience with UL, CE, or other regulatory compliance and certification processes
- Experience with ERP/PLM systems for managing BOMs, change orders, and production data
- Track record of successful cost reduction and value engineering initiatives
- Strong negotiation skills and experience with international and domestic supplier contracts