Program Manager

Jobot; Gray (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is partnering with a growing electronics manufacturing organization in Northeast Tennessee to hire a Program Manager – Manufacturing Engineering & Operations. This role blends technical manufacturing expertise with customer-facing program management and cross-functional leadership to launch new products and improve processes.

You will collaborate with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and leadership to drive manufacturing readiness, scalability, and continuous improvement,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or a related role.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCB assembly, aerospace, defense, medical devices, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production launches.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and operational improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and customer teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and interpreting technical manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead customer programs from initial planning and New Product Introduction (NPI) through production launch and ongoing delivery.
• Serve as a key point of contact between customers, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, resources, and program risks.
• Coordinate NPI activities, including manufacturing readiness, documentation, BOMs, and production requirements.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements focused on efficiency, quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process validation, and production readiness.
• Identify production challenges, supply chain constraints, and operational risks while developing solutions.
• Support capacity planning, resource utilization, and manufacturing workflow improvements.
• Monitor program performance, customer satisfaction, quality, costs, and on-time delivery.
• Help develop standardized processes and scalable systems to support continued organizational growth.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Program Manager

$70000 - $85000 per year | Gray, TN | On-site | Permanent

Program Manager needed

A bit about us:

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or technical Program Manager looking to take the next step in your career?

We are partnering with a growing electronics manufacturing organization in Northeast Tennessee seeking a Program Manager – Manufacturing Engineering & Operations to play a key role in customer program execution, manufacturing excellence, and operational improvement.

This is a unique opportunity to combine technical manufacturing expertise with customer‑facing program management and cross‑functional leadership.

You'll work closely with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and executive leadership to successfully launch new products, improve manufacturing processes, and help build scalable systems for future growth.

The opportunity also offers a potential career path into Director of Program Management or Director of Operations leadership.

Why join us?

• Career Growth: Potential advancement into Director-level Program Management or Operations leadership.
• High-Impact Role: Help shape manufacturing processes, operational efficiency, and program execution.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with engineering, operations, customers, and senior leadership.
• Technical + Leadership: Stay connected to manufacturing while expanding your program management and business leadership experience.
• Growth Environment: Join an organization focused on continuous improvement, operational excellence, and long‑term expansion.

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Lead customer programs from initial planning and New Product Introduction (NPI) through production launch and ongoing delivery.
• Serve as a key point of contact between customers, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.
• Develop and manage project schedules, milestones, deliverables, resources, and program risks.
• Coordinate NPI activities, including manufacturing readiness, documentation, BOMs, and production requirements.
• Drive manufacturing process improvements focused on efficiency, quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Support Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on Design for Manufacturability (DFM), process validation, and production readiness.
• Identify production challenges, supply chain constraints, and operational risks while developing solutions.
• Support capacity planning, resource utilization, and manufacturing workflow improvements.
• Monitor program performance, customer satisfaction, quality, costs, and on‑time delivery.
• Help develop standardized processes and scalable systems to support continued organizational growth.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Operations Management, or a related role.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing, EMS, PCB assembly, aerospace, defense, medical devices, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and production launches.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production workflows, and operational improvements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and customer teams.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and interpreting technical manufacturing documentation.

Additional Experience That Would Be a Plus

• Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) experience.
• Knowledge of SMT, PCB assembly, box build, system integration, or electronics testing.
• Six Sigma or Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or IPC quality standards.
• Experience with PFMEA, root cause analysis, 8D, or corrective action processes.
• Customer‑facing technical program management experience.
• Experience implementing manufacturing process improvements or supporting organizational change.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.