Juul Labs is hiring a Technical Project Manager

Juul Labs is hiring a Technical Project Manager to drive factory readiness for mass-manufacturing high-quality products. This is a highly visible role within a growing technical project management group, where you will support the NPI process development and high-volume production solutions, synthesizing program information for senior management and ensuring on-time delivery within budget.

What You'll Do

• Synthesize information on product and factory readiness, trade-offs, and milestone impacts into concise communications for Senior Management.
• Deliver projects on time and within budget, clearly managing and communicating deviations from the plan.
• Work with engineering teams through the development cycle to ensure designs are robust and manufacturable in high volumes.
• Work with CapEx, Fixture, and Factory teams to ensure fixtures, test stations, SOPs, and operator training are ready for builds.
• Lead cross-functional supply chain activities for operational readiness across all NPI phases leading into Mass Production.
• Develop timelines and budgets for NPI and Sustaining projects and report on key metrics bi-weekly.
• Collaborate with Suppliers and Engineering teams to develop manufacturing processes, implementation schedules, and validation plans.
• Drive resolution of project technical and operational issues with material, process, fixtures, and equipment during NPI.
• Understand and drive DOEs, FMEAs, and other industry-standard tools to identify risks and optimize process parameters.
• Lead the establishment of Quality programs and Manufacturing Process Control Plans for early issue detection and high quality.
• Act as Supply Chain technical lead in communicating project readiness and identifying risks.
• Be responsible for a product line, working with cross-functional NPI teams, suppliers, and contract manufacturers for technical readiness.
• Understand technical aspects of the product and supply chain, synthesize feedback from manufacturing partners, and drive recommendations.
• Identify technical challenges and review new product and process designs to ensure scalability.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in high-volume consumer electronics product ramp, manufacturing engineering, medical device, process development, sustaining, NPI, quality, manufacturing automation, and/or testing.
• Excellent project management skills with a strong ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Experience in many of the following methodologies: DFM, FMEA, SPC, DOE, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, quality and Process Control.
• Experience resolving complex technical and infrastructure problems in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Proficient with data analysis and effective summary for data-driven decision making.
• Ability to make accountable decisions with limited information in high-pressure, time-limited situations.
• Detail orientation with a strong quality mindset and enjoyment of a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all business levels and functions, both internally and at vendors.
• Experience delivering New Product Introduction, manufacturing ramp up, and consumer or medical device electronic products.
• Experience working with international Contract Manufacturing partners specializing in factory operations.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical preferred).
• Ability to travel internationally to China, other parts of Asia, and the USA: 20-30% travel.

Team & Environment

This role is part of a growing technical project management group, offering a highly visible position supporting NPI process development and high-volume production solutions.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation ranges vary by tier: Tier 1: $127,000 - $159,000; Tier 2: $116,000 - $145,000; Tier 3: $109,000 - $136,000; Tier 4: $99,000 - $124,000.
• A place to grow your career with big goals.
• Work with talented, committed and supportive teammates.
• Equity and performance bonuses.
• Cell phone subsidy, commuter benefits and discounts on JUUL products.
• Excellent medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, plus family support, wellness, legal, and employee assistance program benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Biannual discretionary performance bonuses.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position, open to remote candidates. Ideal candidates are located in Nashville or Cookeville, TN, Minneapolis MN, or the SF Bay Area.

Juul Labs is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees and job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status.