Manufacturing Project Manager

Responsibilities Program Planning & Execution

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Program Management Plans for additive manufacturing programs

• Define program scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with customer and internal requirements

• Establish and manage detailed production schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and resource availability

• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery

Production Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams

• Monitor progress of manufacturing builds and post-processing operations to ensure on-time delivery

• Drive schedule recovery plans when needed to meet customer commitments

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program status, deliverables, and performance

• Manage contractual commitments, technical requirements, and specification compliance

• Lead customer communications including program reviews, gate reviews, and status reporting

Financial & Performance Ownership

• Own program financials, including budget tracking, cost performance, and forecasting

• Ensure program execution aligns with business objectives and profitability targets

• Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule, cost, and quality

Governance & Reporting

• Establish program governance structures, including milestone reviews and decision gates

• Communicate program objectives, risks, and status clearly to internal leadership and stakeholders

• Maintain program documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance with company processes

Serve as the operational liaison between:

• Applications Engineering

• Operations & Manufacturing

• Supply Chain & Vendors

• Quality Assurance

• Fulfillment & Logistics

• Finance & Contracts

Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

• Must be a US Citizen, as this position works on U.S government contracts

• 5+ years of program or project management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or high-tech environments

• Experience in additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing processes strongly preferred

• Proven ability to manage complex production schedules and customer-facing programs

• Strong understanding of contract management, production planning, and supply chain coordination

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Proficiency with program management tools (e.g., MS Project, ERP/MRP systems)

• Mechanical/Industrial Engineering Background with strong preference of manufacturing experience