About this role
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