Technical Program Manager

3M

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Maplewood, MNAustin, TX
Salary
$250,253–$305,864 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $192k
This role $278k
$129k most similar roles pay here $325k

This role pays more than 97% of similar roles. Most pay $164,749–$220,237 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $278k versus about $192k for comparable roles.

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About 3M

3M is a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate producing thousands of products across healthcare, safety, electronics, transportation, and consumer goods. Industry: Diversified Manufacturing

3M currently has 64 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $145,676–$178,049 across 54 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Technical Program Manager

As a Technical Program Manager for EBO, you will drive the technical and operational success of new product introduction and sustaining programs from development through hyperscale volume production. You will lead a cross-functional team including Product Engineering, Supplier Quality Engineering, Test Engineering, and DFx to ensure contract manufacturers meet production readiness and scale requirements. Serving as the primary technical authority for ferrule production processes, you will perform root cause analysis and resolve complex issues related to manufacturing execution. The role involves evaluating new process technologies, managing yield improvements, and ensuring quality standards are met. Key competencies include experience with 8D, DMAIC, fishbone/Ishikawa analysis, and tools like Windchill or SAP QM. You will navigate the complexities of hardware and optics manufacturing to ensure seamless transitions into mass production while mentoring engineers on technical rigor.

What does a Technical Program Manager earn?

Median $192284 from 178 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Drive technical and operational success for new product introduction and sustaining programs through high-volume production.
  • Serve as the primary technical authority and escalation point for all ferrule production process issues.
  • Lead a cross-functional team of engineers to ensure contract manufacturers meet production readiness and scale requirements.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and lead deep-dives to resolve critical manufacturing problems with sustainable corrective actions.
  • Manage technical readiness assessments for contract manufacturers regarding tooling, processes, and quality systems.
  • Evaluate new process technologies and equipment to improve production quality, throughput, and cost-efficiency.
  • Communicate technical risks and findings to engineering leadership to support informed decision-making.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers to foster strong problem-solving capabilities.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
  • Seven years of experience in product, process, manufacturing engineering, or technical program management in hardware/optics manufacturing.
  • Five years of experience leading or supporting new product introduction (NPI) programs from development through mass production.
  • Five years of hands-on experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes like 8D or DMAIC.
  • Three years of experience working with contract manufacturers on process qualification, issue resolution, or production ramp.
  • Must be a U.S. person as defined by export control regulations.
  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field (preferred).
  • Experience with fiber optic components, high-volume manufacturing, DFx principles, or quality systems like ISO 9001 (preferred).

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