Manufacturing Project Manager (1146859)

The Judge Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

STD

LTD

401k match (6%)

Tuition reimbursement

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks a Manufacturing Project Manager in Sterling Heights, MI to lead cross-functional teams through full program lifecycles from prototype to production. You will own milestones, schedules and risk management, coordinating with Sales, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing and serving as the primary customer liaison.

On-site role with strong compensation and benefits. The ideal candidate has 8–12 years of manufacturing project experience, proficiency in Waterfall/Agile, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8–12 years of experience managing technical projects in manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience with PLM and ERP systems and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment with multiple priorities.
• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to meet program milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate production launches from prototype to post-launch support.
• Track costs, schedules, risks, and dependencies; report status to leadership.
• Interface with customers and internal teams to ensure alignment.
• Identify improvements and drive process changes across programs.
• Manage changes to BOMs and engineering documentation as programs evolve.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

BOM management

Job description

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Salary: $120,000.00 USD Annually - $130,000.00 USD Annually

Manufacturing Project Manager

Location: Sterling Heights, Michigan (North Detroit)

Compensation: $120,000 - $130,000 base salary + 10% bonus.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, 401k match (6%), Tuition reimbursement, 3 weeks PTO. Benefits start on the first day of the month following hire.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, on-site position.

Job Description

• Develop and maintain all technical and timing aspects of customer projects following the Program Management Process.
• Support Sales and Application Engineers with bringing targeted products from specification to production – including prototype, production coordination, customer communication, technical review presentations, and closing out to on-going production.
• Support ongoing production programs with engineering or BOM changes and other related activities on an ongoing basis.
• Interface with key customers and multiple internal functions to execute new business and build customer relationships.
• Ownership of the production implementation of targeted business with our customers.
• Lead and coordinate diverse internal teams (sales, engineering, quality, production) to achieve program goals.
• Act as the main point of communication between internal teams and the customer, managing relationships and communication to ensure alignment.
• Responsible for creating and managing program milestones, timeline, and overall deliverables.
• Manage each projects deliverables, track costs, and delivery to customer commitments.
• Provide regular and concise updates and reports on program status, progress, and challenges to senior leadership and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage critical program dependencies and risks, developing comprehensive mitigation strategies and effectively escalating issues when necessary.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate program effectiveness and implement process improvements
• Serve as the primary customer contact for program execution, communication, and relationship management.
• Manage the full lifecycle of customer product programs, including development, prototyping, production launch, and post-launch support.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Operations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, costs, and risks.
• Drive successful implementation of new business opportunities and product launches.
• Support engineering changes, BOM updates, and ongoing production activities.
• Track KPIs, provide status updates to leadership, and implement process improvements.
• Identify program risks and dependencies and develop mitigation plans.

Qualifications Seeking

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related technical discipline from an accredited institution required.
• 8-12 years of experience in managing technical projects within manufacturing, product development, or engineering environments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid).
• Experience working with PLM systems, ERP systems, and engineering documentation.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technical environment, with multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to change and drive change
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to influence with and without authority
• Excited to work in the office with great teammates
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)

• PMP, Agile, or similar project management certification
• Experience driving rapid development processes for an industrial manufacturer
• Knowledge of DFMEA/PFMEA and structured problem-solving tools (8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Global experience preferred