Program Manager – Custom Equipment & Prototyping Lead

Storm Search LLC.; Butte (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm Search LLC. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead custom equipment manufacturing programs in its growing industrial equipment division.

You will oversee low-volume projects from concept through delivery, coordinating engineering, procurement, and production to meet timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of program management experience in manufacturing, a strong grasp of engineering drawings and production workflows, and excellent communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with custom equipment manufacturing, low-volume production, machine shops, or prototype development preferred.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and production workflows.
• Experience with project management software and ERP/MRP systems.
• PMP certification, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of custom equipment builds, low-volume manufacturing projects, and prototype development.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans.
• Oversee production scheduling while adjusting priorities to accommodate material delays and changing customer requirements.
• Manage engineering change orders and support the transition from initial design to manufacturing.
• Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and timelines to customers and internal teams.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards, customer specifications, and delivery expectations.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Storm Search LLC. is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead custom equipment manufacturing programs in its growing industrial equipment division.

You will oversee low-volume projects from concept through delivery, coordinating engineering, procurement, and production to meet timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of program management experience in manufacturing, a strong grasp of engineering drawings and production workflows, and excellent communication skills to