Global Programs Manager, Hydraulic Systems

Husco; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Husco in Wisconsin seeks a Manager – Program to lead customer programs from prototype through production launch, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.

You will guide product design, verification testing, and design control while building a high-performing Applications Engineering team and aligning cross-functional priorities across global projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• 12+ years engineering experience leading complex customer programs and product launches.
• Experience with product design, verification testing, supplier development, and production launch processes.
• Ability to coordinate activities across functions and influence stakeholders.
• Knowledge of APQP, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, leadership, and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally and authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple complex customer programs from prototype through production launch.
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, suppliers, and customers to launch new products.
• Manage program budgets, financial metrics, cost models, and cost optimization throughout the product lifecycle.
• Guide product design, design control, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvement activities.
• Build strong customer relationships via clear communication, technical support, and issue resolution.
• Lead and develop an Applications Engineering team through coaching, mentoring, and talent growth.
• Serve as a cross-functional leader balancing customer expectations, business needs, technical requirements, and project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Engineering knowledge

Travel internationally

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)

Job description

Husco in Wisconsin seeks a Manager – Program to lead customer programs from prototype through production launch, partnering with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, timing, and performance targets.

You will guide product design, verification testing, and design control while building a high-performing Applications Engineering team and aligning cross-functional priorities across global projects.