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