Engineering Program Manager

Shield's Precision CNC; Tualatin (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Generous PTO

Discretionary bonus up to 5%

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Precinmac, a leading precision CNC manufacturer, seeks a Program Manager to lead the West Coast engineering and operations project portfolio from Tualatin to Albany. Base on-site, you’ll drive ramp readiness and deliver capital projects on time while coordinating with Supply Chain, Quality, and Production.

You will own the G0–G5 NPI phase gate, manage CI initiatives, and provide leadership with clear, scheduled updates and documented outcomes. This role reports to site leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project/program management in manufacturing.
• Experience leading capital equipment projects (installation & qualification).
• Experience with NPI/stage-gate processes and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own G0–G5 NPI phase gate process for sites in West Coast.
• Manage capital projects from justification to production handoff.
• Track budgets and flag variances early with leadership.
• Prepare customer-facing milestone reports and support ramp readiness.
• Maintain phase gate SOPs and train new participants.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Planning & scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

SyteLine ERP

PDM / document control

Job description

Job type: Full Time – Exempt**Location: ** Tualatin OregonTitle: Program ManagerReports to: Director of Engineering & Quality, West Coast.Schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - Onsite**Salary range: ** $100K to $130K per yearPrecinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The Precinmac brand represents ten independently owned companies in the United States and Canada. We focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.Precinmac offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including:Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 packages to choose fromLife and Disability Insurance, free to the employee401(k) with Company Match, up to 5%.Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) scheduleDiscretionary quarterly bonus program, up to 5%.Tuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program, HSA, FSA and Emergency Saving Account.Position SummaryThe Project / Program Manager owns the planning, execution, and reporting of the engineering and operations project portfolio across the West Coast sites. The role is based at Shields and supports Viper Northwest. The main purpose of the position is to deliver the customer volume ramp on schedule by keeping capital equipment projects, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives on track and visible to leadership.You will run the NPI phase gate process from G0 through G5, manage capital projects from approval through qualification, and manage the continuous improvement project portfolio. You will be the single point of contact for program status for site leadership and for the customer.Key ResponsibilitiesRamp and capital programsBuild and maintain the integrated ramp plan covering equipment, tooling, staffing, and qualification milestones for both sites.Manage capital equipment projects from justification through install, runoff, qualification, and handoff to production. Current programs include pallet pool automation, lathe fleet replacement, and high pressure coolant installs.Coordinate with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Facilities, and equipment vendors to hold install and qualification dates.Track program budgets and spend against approved capital, and flag variances early.Prepare customer-facing milestone reports and support customer reviews on ramp readiness.NPI phase gate processOwn the G0 to G5 phase gate process for new product introductions at both sites.Schedule and run gate reviews, confirm deliverables are complete, and record gate decisions and open actions.Keep the NPI pipeline visible, with status, risks, and resource needs for each program.Work with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve blockers that threaten launch dates.Maintain the phase gate checklist, tracker, and SOP, and train new participants on the process.Continuous improvement project portfolioManage the portfolio of CI projects across both sites,Run project charters, task lists, and status reviews using the standard project management templates.Prioritize projects against the site strategy and Hoshin objectives, and keep leadership informed on progress and results.Capture and verify savings and throughput gains from completed projects.Governance and reportingMaintain a master project list with owners, dates, status, and risk for all active programs.Produce weekly status reporting for site leadership, with escalations where a program is at risk.Run the project review cadence and keep action logs current.Apply consistent project management methods, templates, and change control across the portfolio.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.Five or more years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing environment.Experience managing capital equipment projects, including installation and qualification.Working knowledge of a formal new product introduction or stage gate process.Experience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.Strong skills in planning, scheduling, risk management, and status communication.Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent tools.Ability to travel regularly between the Tualatin and Albany sites.Preferred QualificationsPMP or equivalent project management certification.Experience in precision CNC machining, semiconductor equipment supply chain, or a similar high-mix manufacturing environment.Experience with ERP systems (SyteLine preferred) and PDM or document control systems.Experience supporting customer volume ramps or site expansions.What Success Looks Like in the First YearThe integrated ramp plan is built, baselined, and reviewed weekly with leadership.Capital projects approved for the ramp are installed and qualified on schedule.Every active NPI program is in the phase gate process with a current gate status.The CI project portfolio has clear owners, dates, and verified results.Leadership and the customer receive consistent, accurate program status without chasing it.Working ConditionsOffice and shop floor environment in a precision machining facility. Regular time on the production floor around operating equipment. Regular travel between Tualatin and Albany, with occasional travel to customer or vendor sites. Standard day shift with flexibility during installs, qualifications, and customer reviews.Precinmac Values Statement:We are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.You should be proficient in:Continuous ImprovementProduction Planning & SchedulingBudgeting / Forecasting ExperienceEngineering Degree