Engineering Program Manager

Work Location: Portland, OR

Your Career. Your Impact. Our Future.

At Oregon Tool, Inc., every Team Member drives our success. Your growth fuels our progress, empowering you to take initiative, share your ideas, and help shape what's next. With a long history of innovation and a pioneering spirit, we're a global team built on humility, grit, and collaboration - where every voice is valued and every contribution matters. If you're ready to bring your perspective and thrive in a people-first culture, join us and make an impact.

HOW YOU MAKE AN IMPACT

The Engineering Program Manager is a key member of the Global Engineering Leadership team responsible for managing the corporate capital budget, manufacturing network optimization, and execution of key strategic manufacturing initiatives or projects.

THE DETAILS

• Lead enterprise capital management activities, including annual CapEx planning, business case development, financial and strategic review of requests, executive presentations, and ongoing tracking of capital effectiveness and project execution.
• Optimize the manufacturing network by analyzing multi-site capacity, tooling, equipment, and sourcing strategies; developing data-driven recommendations; and leading change management and execution of cross-site initiatives aligned with company strategy.
• Drive execution of enterprise manufacturing initiatives by directly leading critical projects and partnering closely with project managers across the organization to guide delivery, remove barriers, and ensure successful outcomes, including global tooling and equipment transfers, milestone achievement, risk management, stakeholder communication, and post‑project lessons learned.
• Serve as a key communicator and subject-matter resource across the organization by translating technical concepts for diverse audiences, preparing executive-level reports and presentations, maintaining process documentation, and providing guidance or training to colleagues.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline required; MBA preferred, with 10+ years of experience in manufacturing environments and 4+ years of project or program management experience.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives in a global manufacturing environment, including collaboration across cultures, time zones, and functions; experience supporting Product Line Management, NPD, or Marketing is a plus.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and financial acumen with demonstrated ability to make sound decisions, manage competing priorities, solve complex problems, and drive projects through to completion without direct authority.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non‑technical audiences, including effective communication and presentation to senior leadership and executive‑level stakeholders; proficient in Microsoft Office and ERP/data management systems (SAP preferred), with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and business systems.

AVAILABILITY

• Available to work on site as required by job
• Ability to travel both domestic and internationally required

At Oregon Tool, we provide a reasonable, good-faith estimate of the compensation range for this role of $125,000.00 - $150,000.00. Final offers are based on various factors such as experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity. This range may vary based on geographic location where the position is filled, and most new hires are not typically hired at the top of the range.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan*
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays and one paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel
• Casual work attire
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access
• Based on geographic location and company performance.

WHO WE ARE:

Oregon Tool, Inc. is a global, premium-branded, aftermarket-driven precision-cutting tool platform. At Oregon Tool, it is our goal to create, cultivate and sustain a global, inclusive people-first culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our Team Members, customers, and communities. We welcome applications from all skilled individuals, including those from groups traditionally underrepresented, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company #SharperTogether.

To learn more about our company and history visit us at: https://www.oregontool.com.

Oregon Tool, Inc. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is contingent on a background investigation and drug screen. Oregon Tool, Inc. does not discriminate based on sex, race, color, religion, age, marital status, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under law.

During the application process we will not ask for or collect any confidential, proprietary, or sensitive personally identifiable information (e.g., date of birth; driver's license number; or credit card, bank account or other financial information). If you submit such information, you do so at your own risk, and we will not be liable to you or responsible for consequences of your submission. This notice should not be construed as an offer of employment or creating any terms of employment.

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