Production Program Manager

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company; Town of Blue Mounds (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible schedule

Paid time off starting at 80 hours

Job summary

Midwest Prototyping, A Prototek Company, is looking for a Production Program Manager to lead Aerospace & Defense programs. This role involves overseeing programs from RFQ through full-scale production, ensuring compliance and coordination across functions.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Manufacturing or Engineering, along with experience in project management and additive manufacturing. Benefits include health insurance, education reimbursement, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in project management within Aerospace, Automotive, or Defense.
• 3+ years’ experience in Additive Manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of A&D compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own A&D programs end-to-end from RFQ to production.
• Translate customer requirements into executable manufacturing plans.
• Drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace compliance

Additive manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field

Tools

CNC machining

Metrology (CMM, 3D scanning)

Job description

Job Overview

PAY RANGE: $75,000‑$85,000. SHIFT: 1st Shift (Mon‑Fri). TYPE: Full‑Time. TRAVEL: ~10%.

Quick Summary

Production Program Manager leads Aerospace & Defense (A&D) programs from RFQ through full‑scale production. This role sits at the center of the business‑aligning commercial, engineering, operations, and quality‑to ensure complex, highly regulated programs are executed on time, within scope, and to the highest standards of compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own A&D programs end-to-end: RFQ, quoting, contract award, production, and delivery.
• Translate customer requirements into executable manufacturing plans.
• Serve as primary customer interface for program status, timelines, and technical alignment.
• Drive cross‑functional coordination across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain.
• Manage schedules, risks, and milestones to support production readiness and scale.
• Oversee qualification and documentation (FAI, certifications, traceability, etc.).
• Support procurement of aerospace‑grade materials with proper documentation.
• Navigate customer portals for RFQs, submissions, and contract execution.
• Drive continuous improvement in program execution and scalability.

Requirements

• Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
• 1+ years’ experience in project management within Aerospace, Automotive, or Defense.
• 3+ years’ experience in Additive Manufacturing.
• Proven ability to lead programs from RFQ/quoting through production ramp.
• Strong understanding of A&D compliance, documentation, and qualification requirements.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with Engineering, Operations, and Quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in CNC machining, sheet metal, additive, or advanced manufacturing.
• 1+ years’ experience in estimating/quoting.
• Familiarity with metrology (CMM, 3D scanning).

What Prototek Offers

• Health, dental, vision, life and short‑term disability insurance.
• Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
• 9 paid holidays annually.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%.
• Education reimbursement program.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive pay scale.
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service.

Work Authorization

Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements. Prototek maintains ITAR compliant operations in United States based facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Prototek is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.