Project Manager

Custom Power; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Custom Power LLC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead customer projects from order acceptance through final delivery, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and high-quality results in a fast-paced, technical manufacturing environment.

You will work closely with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Production and Quality teams, own customer communications, manage risks, and coordinate manufacturing activities to deliver successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or equivalent relevant experience.
• PM experience within electronics manufacturing, battery systems, aerospace, defense, medical devices, or a similar technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and production scheduling.
• Excellent customer communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence interpreting technical requirements and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience using project management tools; PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple customer projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project priorities, resources, and timelines remain aligned.
• Act as the primary contact for assigned projects, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Identify potential delays, resolve issues, and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to manage technical requirements, material availability, and manufacturing schedules.
• Monitor project performance, manage changes, maintain accurate reporting, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you a Project Manager who thrives on delivering complex manufacturing projects and bringing people, processes, and priorities together?

At Custom Power, we're looking for an experienced, results-driven Project Manager to lead customer projects from initial order acceptance through final delivery. You will play a central role in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, working closely with Engineering, Sales, Supply Chain, Production, and Quality teams. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving challenges, and making a tangible impact in a fast-paced, technical manufacturing environment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead project delivery: Manage multiple customer projects, overseeing schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive collaboration: Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project priorities, resources, and timelines remain aligned.
• Own customer communication: Act as the primary contact for assigned projects, providing updates and managing expectations.
• Manage risks and challenges: Identify potential delays, resolve issues, and implement effective mitigation plans.
• Coordinate manufacturing activities: Work with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Production to manage technical requirements, material availability, and manufacturing schedules.
• Deliver results: Monitor project performance, manage changes, maintain accurate reporting, and drive continuous improvement.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Proven project management experience within electronics manufacturing, battery systems, aerospace, defense, medical devices, or a similar technical manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, budgets, and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of engineering processes, manufacturing operations, supply chain, and production scheduling.
• Excellent customer communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence interpreting technical requirements and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Experience using project management tools and methodologies; PMP certification is a plus.

Why Join Custom Power?

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of challenging customer projects, collaborate with experienced technical teams, and contribute to the successful delivery of innovative power solutions. If you are a proactive Project Manager who enjoys turning complex requirements into successful outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Custom Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Export Control Requirements

This position is subject to U.S. export control compliance requirements, including applicable ITAR regulations. Candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information and technology, including applicable U.S. Person requirements or required government authorisations.