Company Overview
Tech NH, Inc. has a rich history rooted in innovation and quality within the plastics industry. Since its inception, the company has grown from prototype development to a comprehensive full-service organization specializing in injection molding, mold making, and product design, serving diverse industries with a focus on excellence and customer satisfaction.
Position Summary
The Engineering Program Manager is a plastics engineering role with full lifecycle accountability for new product introduction (NPI) programs.
This individual is responsible for driving new injection molded programs from concept through tool build, validation, production release, and beyond — ensuring technical integrity, disciplined execution, and on-time/on-budget launch.
This role is fundamentally engineering-centric. The Program Manager leads part DFM, mold design direction, validation strategy, and processing readiness. The role also requires proactive identification and execution of all cross-functional activities required for production release.
Support functions (Quality Engineering, Regulatory, Document Control, Quoting, Customer Service) exist to assist — but the Engineering Program Owner is accountable for ensuring all required activities are identified, directed, and completed.
If it affects successful production release, it falls within this role’s ownership.
Core Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership (Foundation of the Role)
Lead customer-facing part Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviewsProvide actionable feedback on part geometry, tolerances, material selection, and riskDefine mold construction requirements and review mold designsGuide tool build strategy for manufacturability, longevity, and cost controlDevelop validation approach (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAI, capability studies as applicable)Lead mold sampling and processing readiness activitiesIdentify and mitigate technical risk early in program lifecycleServe as primary technical authority for assigned programs2. Program Ownership & Execution Leadership (Critical)
Own the program timeline from concept through production releaseDevelop and maintain structured program plans and risk registersIdentify all cross-functional deliverables required for releaseDrive accountability across Tooling, QC, Production, Customer Service, and AccountingConduct structured stage-gate readiness reviewsProactively identify dependencies 60–90 days ahead of impactEscalate risks early with proposed mitigation strategiesEnsure no release-critical activity goes unmanaged or unidentifiedSuccess in this role is measured by predictable, disciplined launches.
3. Customer & Commercial Interface
Serve as primary technical contact for customer engineering teamsCommunicate program status, risks, and schedule updatesManage scope changes and engineering change impactsProvide technical input for quotations (cycle time, material usage, tooling complexity)Understand margin implications of engineering and timeline decisions4. Tooling & Development Oversight
Issue technical specifications for mold quoting and fabricationMonitor tool build progress against schedule and riskCoordinate mold trials and validation runsEnsure development learnings are captured and implementedEngineering Program Manager – Injection Molding (NPI)
Position Summary
The Engineering Program Manager is a plastics engineering role with full lifecycle accountability for new product introduction (NPI) programs.
This individual is responsible for driving new injection molded programs from concept through tool build, validation, production release, and beyond — ensuring technical integrity, disciplined execution, and on-time/on-budget launch.
This role is fundamentally engineering-centric. The Program Manager leads part DFM, mold design direction, validation strategy, and processing readiness. The role also requires proactive identification and execution of all cross-functional activities required for production release.
Support functions (Quality Engineering, Regulatory, Document Control, Quoting, Customer Service) exist to assist — but the Engineering Program Owner is accountable for ensuring all required activities are identified, directed, and completed.
If it affects successful production release, it falls within this role’s ownership.
Core Responsibilities
1. Technical Leadership (Foundation of the Role)
Lead customer-facing part Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviewsProvide actionable feedback on part geometry, tolerances, material selection, and riskDefine mold construction requirements and review mold designsGuide tool build strategy for manufacturability, longevity, and cost controlDevelop validation approach (IQ/OQ/PQ, FAI, capability studies as applicable)Lead mold sampling and processing readiness activitiesIdentify and mitigate technical risk early in program lifecycleServe as primary technical authority for assigned programs2. Program Ownership & Execution Leadership (Critical)
Own the program timeline from concept through production releaseDevelop and maintain structured program plans and risk registersIdentify all cross-functional deliverables required for releaseDrive accountability across Tooling, QC, Production, Customer Service, and AccountingConduct structured stage-gate readiness reviewsProactively identify dependencies 60–90 days ahead of impactEscalate risks early with proposed mitigation strategiesEnsure no release-critical activity goes unmanaged or unidentifiedSuccess in this role is measured by predictable, disciplined launches.
3. Customer & Commercial Interface
Serve as primary technical contact for customer engineering teamsCommunicate program status, risks, and schedule updatesManage scope changes and engineering change impactsProvide technical input for quotations (cycle time, material usage, tooling complexity)Understand margin implications of engineering and timeline decisions4. Tooling & Development Oversight
Issue technical specifications for mold quoting and fabricationMonitor tool build progress against schedule and riskCoordinate mold trials and validation runsEnsure development learnings are captured and implemented5. Quality & Production Integration
Define inspection requirements and validation deliverablesReview FAI and validation reports prior to submissionSupport production troubleshooting during launch phaseEnsure smooth and complete transition from development to productionRequired Experience
7–12+ years of hands-on injection molding engineering experienceDemonstrated experience with:Plastic part DFMMold design review and tool build oversightMold sampling and processingValidation strategy (IQ/OQ/PQ, PPAP preferred)Proven experience driving programs from concept through releaseExperience working directly with customer engineering teamsQualifications
BS in Mechanical, Plastics, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent experience)Experience in medical or regulated manufacturing environment preferredStrong understanding of injection molding materials and process behaviorExcellent organizational and communication skillsHigh accountability mindsetBehavioral Characteristics Required for SuccessNaturally proactive and risk-awareComfortable leading cross-functional teams without direct authorityBias toward closure and accountabilityEscalates early rather than late
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