Hardware Production PM — Scale Prototypes to Volume (Equity)

Jiga; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jiga seeks a Program Manager to be the strategic partner for top customers, owning their production journey from prototype to scale. You will translate complex technical requirements into production reality and navigate supply chain challenges to ensure critical projects succeed.

You’ll lead production programs across CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and related processes, coordinating with customers and suppliers to move from prototyping to high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in custom mechanical manufacturing (CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, etc.)
• Direct experience managing production projects through their full lifecycle
• Track record interfacing with demanding customers on complex technical projects
• Deep understanding of DFM, tolerances, material selection, and manufacturing processes
• Service-oriented with a genuine care for customer outcomes
• Startup experience and thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• You can talk GD&T with an engineer, then pivot to discussing business constraints with a COO
• See three steps ahead on production challenges and move fast
• Own outcomes completely and find energy in solving hard problems for customers building physical products
• Bonus: Mechanical engineering degree, experience scaling products from prototype to high-volume production, understanding of supply chain dynamics and supplier management, or US-based manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

• Own customer production outcomes
• Manage complex production projects
• Scale products to production
• Strategic supply chain navigation
• Bridge technical and business requirements

Skills

Project management

Customer interfacing

DFM knowledge

Supplier coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD)

Job description

Jiga seeks a Program Manager to be the strategic partner for top customers, owning their production journey from prototype to scale. You will translate complex technical requirements into production reality and navigate supply chain challenges to ensure critical projects succeed.

You’ll lead production programs across CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and related processes, coordinating with customers and suppliers to move from prototyping to high-volume manufacturing.