Program Manager - Prototype Manufacturing - East Windsor, NJ

This role leads complex customer programs across proposal, development, and manufacturing execution. You will serve as the central integrator, aligning technical, operational, and financial priorities to deliver results end to end.

Client Details

This organization is a growing engineering and manufacturing firm known for solving hard technical problems. They specialize in precision prototype work and support customers across multiple advanced industries. Their culture empowers engineers to own decisions, drive innovation, and mentor others. The environment is fast-moving, collaborative, and committed to continuous improvement. Employees can expect opportunities to stretch their skills and contribute to strategic manufacturing evolution.

Description

• Own customer programs from opportunity capture and proposal development through engineering, manufacturing, and delivery
• Lead early customer engagement to shape requirements, define scope, and develop winning technical and commercial solutions
• Act as the integrator during proposals, aligning engineering approach, manufacturing strategy, schedule, and cost into executable plans
• Serve as the primary customer interface, managing expectations, communication, and program performance
• Own program execution metrics including schedule adherence, budget control, margin, and delivery commitments
• Translate customer needs into clear technical, operational, and resource plans for internal teams
• Provide direction and leadership to cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality
• Identify technical, schedule, cost, and supply risks early and drive mitigation plans to closure
• Monitor overall program health and escalate issues with clear data and recommended actions
• Contribute to business development by identifying follow-on work and new customer opportunities

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered
• Proven experience managing customer-facing programs involving physical product development or manufacturing
• Background in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, industrial equipment, or similar regulated environments
• Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, capture activities, or solution shaping with customers
• Strong ability to operate across technical, operational, and commercial disciplines simultaneously
• Experience owning program financials, including budgets, margins, forecasts, and tradeoff decisions
• Comfort leading through ambiguity in fast-paced, changing environments
• Ability to make sound decisions balancing technical performance, cost, schedule, and risk
• PMP or formal program management training is a plus

Job Offer

• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to influence strategy, execution, and customer outcomes
• High-visibility role with strong cross-functional engagement and end-to-end program ownership
• Exposure to complex, technically challenging program
• Support for professional growth and leadership development

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- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered • Proven experience managing customer-facing programs involving physical product development or manufacturing • Background in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical devices, industrial equipment, or similar regulated environments • Demonstrated experience supporting proposal development, capture activities, or solution shaping with customers