Operations & Project Management

Technical Program Manager

NetwovenTualatin, OR🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Tualatin, OR, United States

Posted

21 hours ago

Lean Six SigmaSix Sigma

Job Description

The group you’ll be a part of

Global Operations bring information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations.

We help deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of business.

The impact you’ll make

As a SET MRB Engineer, you will represent the SET organization as a member of the cross-functional Material Review Board (MRB) team. You will be responsible for effectively managing supplier-related nonconforming quality issues that affect factory operations.

Through sound technical judgment, clear communication, and a solutions-focused mindset, you will help safeguard product quality, maintain operational continuity, and support on-time customer fulfilment.

What you’ll do

Manage supplier-related nonconforming quality issues affecting factory operations in accordance with the MRB process.
Participate in daily MRB activities and facilitate reviews with the relevant supplier engineers and manufacturing teams to ensure timely dispositions.
Initiate immediate containment action plans and provide timely updates to all relevant stakeholders.
Drive the closure of overdue MRBi records through proactive stakeholder follow-up and timely escalation.
Facilitate alignment when disagreements arise over disposition ownership or supplier responsibility.
Monitor MRB aging, overdue actions, closure performance, and process bottlenecks.
Coordinate investigations, supplier rework or inspections, as needed, while ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Identify recurring defect trends and open dispositions and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.
Develop and implement process improvements to increase MRB efficiency and reduce nonconformances.

Who we’re looking for

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Science, or an equivalent qualification.
At least five years of industry experience in manufacturing engineering/ supplier engineering/operations/quality assurance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of quality management and manufacturing processes.
Experience in manufacturing quality, MRB operations, nonconformance management, supplier quality, or a related environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to use data to influence decisions and stakeholder alignment.
Ability to prioritize multiple issues and drive timely closure in a fast-paced environment and lead effective meetings centered on clearly defined problem statements and measurable outcomes, while resolving conflicts and misalignment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis, 8D methodology, and Lean Six Sigma tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing experience.
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations in processes such as machining, molding, stamping, PCB assembly, electronics, welding, casting, plating, coatings, or other relevant processes.
Demonstrated competence in structured, data‑driven problem solving.
Capable of interpreting Engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) and material specifications.