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Job Title


Manufacturing Excellence Program Manager


Company : Tata Electronics


Location : Barpeta, Assam


Created : 2026-02-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role OverviewThe Program Manager – OSAT is responsible for leading large, complex customer programs from concept through high-volume manufacturing. This role serves as the single point of accountability for program execution—integrating customer requirements, engineering development, supply chain, and factory operations to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality delivery.A major focus of this position is operations readiness for new products (NPI to HVM transition), including capacity planning, qualification, ramp management, and alignment of cross-functional teams within an outsourced semiconductor assembly and test environment.Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Execution- Own end-to-end execution of multiple customer programs within the OSAT business unit. - Act as the primary interface between customers and internal organizations (Technology Development, Factory NPI and Process Engineering, Operations/Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Finance). - Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, milestones, and deliverables. - Drive structured program governance: stage gates, risk reviews, and executive reporting. - Manage program financials including cost optimization models, margins, and change management.Customer Engagement- Lead customer technical and business reviews, ensuring alignment on scope, schedule, and performance. - Translate customer requirements into actionable internal plans. - Manage customer escalations and ensure rapid issue resolution. - Support commercial teams in RFQs, SOWs, and new business opportunities.Operations Readiness & NPI- Lead NPI to HVM transition activities including: - Factory readiness (equipment, capacity, tooling, materials) - Qualification planning (DOE, reliability, process validation) - Yield ramp strategies and learning cycles - Coordinate process development, product engineering, and manufacturing teams. - Ensure BOM, process flows, test programs, and quality controls are production-ready.Cross-Functional Coordination- Chair core team meetings and drive accountability across functions. - Manage risk registers, mitigation plans, and contingency strategies. - Partner with Industrial Engineering on line design, cycle time, and capacity modeling. - Align with Quality on customer qualifications, audits, and compliance.Continuous Improvement- Establish program management best practices, KPIs, and dashboards. - Drive lessons-learned and standardization across programs. - Support digitalization of program tracking and factory execution.Required Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Materials, Industrial) or related field. - 8+ years of experience in semiconductor manufacturing, OSAT, or advanced packaging. - 5+ years in program/project management with direct customer ownership. - Proven experience with: - New Product Introduction (NPI) and HVM ramp - Assembly & Test processes (wire bond, flip chip, WLCSP, BGA, SiP, etc.) - Semiconductor quality systems (APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, 8D) - Strong knowledge of: - Manufacturing operations, capacity planning, and yield management - Supply chain coordination and material readiness - Cost modeling and program financial management- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. - Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.Preferred Qualifications- Master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or MBA. - Experience working directly in an OSAT or IDM ATM environment. - PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2 certification. - Hands-on background in: - Package development and reliability qualification - Test engineering and product bring-up - Factory automation and MES systems - Experience with Tier-1 global customers in mobile, automotive, HPC, or networking. - Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.Key Competencies- Customer-centric mindset - Structured problem solving - Executive communication - Risk & change management - Technical depth with business acumen - High sense of ownership and urgency - Cross-cultural collaborationSuccess Metrics- On-time program milestone achievement - Yield and quality targets at ramp - Customer satisfaction scores - Cost and margin adherence - Effective NPI → HVM transitions - Zero major launch escapes