Technical Program Manager - Hardware at Mercor

Technical Program Manager I – Hardware | $70–95/hr | Seattle, WA (On-Site)

Join a cutting-edge hardware team as a Technical Program Manager, partnering with Industrial Design, Color Material Finish (CMF), and Product Design Engineering to define and deliver next-generation consumer hardware products. You'll be the connective tissue between creative and engineering teams, ensuring the ID/CMF vision is authentically represented throughout the product development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive Industrial Design deliverables — including specifications, DOEs, and validation plans — across multiple concurrent projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Industrial Design, CMF, SMEs, System Product Development, Reliability, Operations) to develop best practices and technology development processes.
• Manage delivery of ID/CMF configurations for development builds and drive qualification to meet mass production timelines.
• Build and maintain development, delivery, and qualification schedules based on program requirements, technical challenges, lead times, and business needs.
• Optimize program structure for clarity and efficiency across teams, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate program statuses proactively, identifying potential setbacks including vendor tooling schedules and CMF design sprints.
• Ensure all program documentation is complete, current, and accessible for staff and leadership review.
• Contribute to resource planning to support overall program success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or industrial design.
• Proven experience in first- or second-party product development, including defining requirements and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong background in color management — including plastics/textiles, color palettes, and color scheduling — with experience coordinating with ID/PD teams.
• Preferred: Experience in big tech, consumer electronics, hardware, or mechanical products in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information

Applicants must be located in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This is a structured, full-time W-2 engagement administered by Cincinnatus, an enterprise staffing company placing professionals within leading technology client teams.