Program Manager

Waltonen Engineering; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Hybrid schedule

Tuition Reimbursement

FSAs

Disability insurance

Employee Referral Program

Off-site events

Job summary

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. in Warren, Michigan, is seeking a Program Manager to lead manufacturing programs with a focus on cost, schedule and performance.

You will guide strategic planning, analyze activities and expenses, and set objectives for a team of engineers and technicians. The ideal candidate brings hands-on project management experience in automotive or aerospace fixtures, strong budgeting and negotiation skills, and readiness to travel.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project and program management methodology and techniques.
• 2+ years of experience with automotive and/or aerospace fixtures.
• Knowledge of machining, tool build, welding and CMM processes regarding timing, milestones, and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding of the wider objectives of the program.
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads.
• Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management.
• Requires strong leadership and people skills. As well as a strong management discipline and communication skills.
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Experience leading/following manufacturing projects.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.
• Estimating experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project

Responsibilities

• Monitor, direct, and control manufacturing programs. Lead in the areas of cost, schedule, and performance.
• Direct a focused program, including strategic planning, analyzing program activities, expenses, and profits, and establishing goals.
• Plan and direct a group of individuals, monitoring their work and taking corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure risks are properly managed and mitigated to avoid becoming issues. Risk management is critical to project success. Create a robust process for the identification, management, and mitigation of risk.
• The Program Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, gained by managing manufacturing-related projects.

Skills

Project management

PM methodology

Budgeting

Leadership

Negotiation

Risk management

Scheduling

MS Office

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Waltonen is actively seeking a Program Manager to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor, direct, and control manufacturing programs. Lead in the areas of cost, schedule, and performance
• Direct a focused program, including strategic planning, analyzing program activities, expenses, and profits, and establishing goals
• Plan and direct a group of individuals, monitoring their work and taking corrective actions when necessary
• Ensure risks are properly managed and mitigated to avoid becoming issues. Risk management is critical to project success. Create a robust process for the identification, management, and mitigation of risk
• The Program Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, gained by managing manufacturing-related projects

Qualifications

• Knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
• 2+ years experience with automotive and/or aerospace fixtures required
• Knowledge of machining, tool build, welding and CMM processes in regards to timing, milestones, and deadlines
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
• Understanding of the wider objectives of the program
• The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
• Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
• Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management
• Requires strong leadership and people skills. As well as a strong management discipline and communication skills
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Strong negotiation skills
• Experience leading/following manufacturing projects
• Willingness to travel as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Estimating experience preferred
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Project

All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Vacation and Holiday pay
• Employer matching 401K
• Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.