The Company
The Cicor Group is a globally active provider of full-cycle electronic solutions from research and development to manufacturing and supply chain management. Cicor has approximately 4,600 employees in 14 countries who are serving leaders from the medical, industrial and aerospace & defence industries. Cicor creates value to its customers through the combination of customer-specific development solutions, high-tech components, as well as electronic device manufacturing.
The Hartlepool Site, which employs 130 staff, provides technology-focused manufacturing including PCB assembly, box build, test and the integration of design-led connectivity and power solutions.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Program Manager to support the delivery of electronic manufacturing projects from concept through to production. This role is ideal for someone starting their career in project management within a contract electronics manufacturing environment, with a strong interest in engineering data, product structures, and cross-functional coordination.
They will gain hands-on experience in project planning, customer coordination, and technical validation processes, particularly focusing on Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, Manufacturer Part Number (MPN) validation, and PCB footprint alignment.
The key responsibilities:
Project Management Support
- Assist in planning, tracking, and delivering customer projects to agreed timelines, cost, and quality targets
- Support the creation and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and risk registers
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, production, and quality teams
- Participate in customer meetings and internal project reviews
- Track project milestones and report progress to stakeholders
BOM Validation & Technical Data Management
- Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) for accuracy and completeness
- Verify Manufacturer Part Numbers (MPNs) against approved supplier databases
- Check component lifecycle status (active, obsolete, NRND) and flag risks
- Ensure component specifications align with design intent and manufacturing requirements
- Validate PCB footprints against component datasheets and library standards
- Support Engineering Change (ECs) and BOM revisions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with customer engineering teams to resolve discrepancies in component data
- Liaise with procurement to ensure component availability and lead-time alignment
- Support production teams in resolving BOM or documentation issues
- Contribute to continuous improvement of data quality and project processes
Qualifications, skills and experience:
Qualifications
- A-levels, BTEC, or equivalent in STEM, Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics or a related field
- Or currently enrolled in an Engineering/Project Management apprenticeship program
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Understanding of Critical Path Analysis
- Basic understanding of electronics components (resistors, ICs, connectors, etc.)
- Interest in project management principles and tools
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to interpret technical datasheets and documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (data handling, basic formulas)
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
Desirable
- Familiarity with BOM structures and ERP/MRP systems
- Basic knowledge of PCB design and component footprints
- Understanding of electronics manufacturing processes (SMT, through-hole, assembly)
- Exposure to project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
- Experience using Microsoft Project or engineering databases
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
