Program Manager

QPS Employment Group; Village of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Opportunities

Innovative Environment

Cutting-edge Resources

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Program Manager to join their dynamic team in Germantown, WI. This key role focuses on expanding molding engineering capacity, ensuring smooth project execution while collaborating with business development and operations. If you have a strong background in engineering, particularly in injection molding, and are eager to contribute to significant growth initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity for you. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to innovation in the healthcare sector and make a real impact in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of experience in Program Management in injection molding or related fields.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations, including pricing and profit margins.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business development to quote new opportunities and transition to operations.
• Develop tooling specifications for RFQs and troubleshoot mold issues.

Skills

Excel

SolidWorks

Creo

Injection Molding Expertise

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title: Program Manager

Location: Germantown, WI

Salary: $125K - $150K + 10% bonus (based on company and individual performance)

Relocation: Considered for an ideal candidate; preference for those within driving distance (Southeastern Wisconsin, Northern Illinois, or Madison).

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Program Manager to join a rapidly growing manufacturer in Germantown, WI. This role will be a critical part of the expansion in molding engineering as the company looks to increase its capacity. The Program Manager will work closely with business development, customers, and operations teams to ensure smooth execution of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business development to quote new opportunities and transition them to operations.
• Utilize Excel extensively for quoting and analysis.
• Create presentations using Microsoft Project and PowerPoint.
• Develop tooling specifications for RFQs, ensuring tools are scalable to meet volume and application requirements.
• Interface with customers regarding quoting, mold specifications, and tooling needs.
• Troubleshoot mold issues when needed.
• Leverage SolidWorks and Creo (used frequently in this role).

Technical Requirements:

• Injection Molding expertise: must have a deep understanding of mold design and scalability (not responsible for mold building).
• Ability to assess tooling for scalability based on application requirements and project needs.
• Review customer feedback and adjust tooling specifications accordingly.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 8-15 years of experience, preferably in Program Management within injection molding or a related engineering field.
• Experience with CapEx development and preparing manufacturing proposals for pricing.
• Medical device industry experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of commercial operations, including pricing and profit margins.
• Ability to estimate molding process times and develop tooling specifications.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proficiency in Excel, SolidWorks, and Creo.
• A Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Onsite work is required; this is not a remote or hybrid position.
• Long-term loyalty is highly valued.

Additional Information:

• Growth Opportunities: This role offers high visibility and the opportunity to contribute to significant growth initiatives as the company scales.
• Innovative Environment: The new Innovation Center provides cutting-edge resources for engineering teams to collaborate.
• Healthcare Focus: This organization has recently shifted to a 100% healthcare product portfolio, supported by strong private equity backing.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Program Manager with a strong background in engineering, eager to take on technical and commercial responsibilities within a fast-growing organization. If you are driven and passionate about delivering results, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: Plastics Manufacturing