Manufacturing Project Manager – DFM, Tooling & PPAP

Lincoln Industries; Lincoln (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Project Manager to lead design for manufacturability, develop tooling and processes, and integrate components into production systems. This role involves guiding teams and managing multiple projects to enable rapid production transfer.

The position requires supporting quoting, planning, requirements capture, 3D modeling (ProE/SolidWorks), and PPAP submittals to customers. Strong communication and supplier interactions are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-year engineering degree in mechanical, agricultural, or industrial fields.
• Experience in design for manufacture, tooling development and PPAP preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for manufacture analyses and tooling development.
• Manage projects from concept through production transition.
• Develop 3D models and create PPAP-related documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams including BD, Operations, Quality.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery and cost targets are met.

Skills

Project leadership

Requirements capture

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical problem solving

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ProE/Creo

SolidWorks

GD&T

CMM

Faro Arm

Job description

Lincoln Industries in Lincoln, Nebraska seeks a Project Manager to lead design for manufacturability, develop tooling and processes, and integrate components into production systems. This role involves guiding teams and managing multiple projects to enable rapid production transfer.

The position requires supporting quoting, planning, requirements capture, 3D modeling (ProE/SolidWorks), and PPAP submittals to customers. Strong communication and supplier interactions are essential.