Program Manager

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WorldBridge Partners - Leaders in Recruiting and Executive Search is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to lead new product launches across multiple facilities. You will guide the APQP team, coordinate customer requirements, and align tooling, equipment, and processes for successful production starts.

You will oversee PFMEAs, Control Plans, and manufacturing documentation while serving as the main point of contact for customers, suppliers, engineering, and operations throughout each program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• APQP, tooling, and production readiness knowledge.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience leading manufacturing programs and cross-functional teams.
• Regulated manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and establish program milestones, responsibilities, and priorities.
• Manage launch schedules and resolve risks involving quality, cost, capacity, and delivery.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment development, supplier readiness, and production preparation.
• Oversee PFMEAs, Control Plans, and supporting manufacturing documentation.
• Serve as a key contact for customers, suppliers, engineering, and operations throughout each program.

Skills

Manufacturing program management

Cross-functional leadership

APQP process knowledge

GD&T interpretation

New product introductions

Risk management

Regulated manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Manufacturing Program Manager – New Product Launch

A well established and growing manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to lead new product introductions and engineering changes across multiple facilities. In this role you will guide the APQP team, coordinate customer requirements, and bring tooling, equipment, and manufacturing processes together for successful production launches.

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The company cannot provide visa sponsorship or transfers, including H-1B sponsorship, now or in the future.

Candidates who require employer sponsorship to maintain their work authorization are not eligible for this position.

What You’ll Do

• Lead cross-functional teams and establish clear program milestones, responsibilities, and priorities.
• Manage launch schedules and resolve risks involving quality, cost, capacity, and delivery.
• Coordinate tooling and equipment development, supplier readiness, and production preparation.
• Oversee PFMEAs, Control Plans, and supporting manufacturing documentation.
• Serve as a key contact for customers, suppliers, engineering, and operations throughout each program.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience leading manufacturing programs and cross-functional teams through new product launches.
• Knowledge of APQP, tooling, manufacturing processes, and production readiness.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• An engineering or related bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Regulated manufacturing experience preferred

Keywords

Manufacturing Program Manager | Program Manager | Launch Manager | APQP | New Product Introduction | Tooling | Production Readiness | PFMEA | Control Plans | GD&T | Risk Management | Plastics Manufacturing | Injection Molding | IATF16949 | Automotive