Onsite Engineering Program Manager — Prototyping to Production

Vale Group; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a client in Solon, OH, seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead initiatives from prototyping through full-scale production onsite.

This role requires strong communication, cross-functional coordination, and 5+ years in a regulated manufacturing setting, with travel about 15%. It is a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential to convert to permanent at up to $80k annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in an engineering role within regulated manufacturing (medical device, aerospace, or industrial production).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline; Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• Experience collaborating with clients in a program-oversight capacity.
• Proficient CAD experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as main client account contact for program initiatives.
• Coordinate scheduling, development needs, production concerns, and corrective action follow-ups.
• Lead new product introduction from prototype to production.
• Assess specifications and manufacturing issues with internal teams.
• Track timelines to meet client expectations and production targets.
• Develop and maintain assembly documentation and device history records.
• Support production training and floor rollout.
• Collaborate with Test Engineering to build and qualify test equipment.
• Lead PFMEA and Value Stream Mapping efforts and assist with quotes/SOWs.
• Support as needed.

Skills

Client collaboration

Communication

Project coordination

Cross-functional leadership

Travel readiness

Regulated manufacturing

Electrical engineering background

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Electrical Engineering background (preferred)

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Vale Group, a nationwide specialized recruitment firm, has partnered with a client in Solon, OH, seeking an experienced Engineering Program Manager to lead initiatives from prototyping through full-scale production onsite.

This role requires strong communication, cross-functional coordination, and 5+ years in a regulated manufacturing setting, with travel about 15%. It is a contract-to-hire opportunity with potential to convert to permanent at up to $80k annually.