Project Manager - Manufacturing

Piper Companies; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager - Manufacturing to lead critical new product introduction and development initiatives in Santa Clara, CA. You will drive programs from concept through production release, coordinating engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams to meet quality, cost, and schedule goals.

The role emphasizes DFM/DFA collaboration, capacity planning, and proactive risk mitigation to ensure production readiness and on-time launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of project management experience in electronics manufacturing, semiconductors, or related industries.
• Experience with NPI/NPD programs and ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development projects from concept through production release.
• Define objectives, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for successful execution.
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Project management

NPI / NPD

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Budget management

DFM / DFA

Capacity planning

Production readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Manufacturing / Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking a Project Manager - Manufacturing to support a leading organization in the advanced connectivity, semiconductor, and electronics manufacturing industry on‑site in Santa Clara, CA. The ideal Project Manager - Manufacturing will lead critical new product introduction and development initiatives, ensuring programs are executed efficiently, meet customer expectations, and align with organizational goals around quality, cost, and schedule.

Responsibilities of the Project Manager - Manufacturing

• Lead and coordinate new product development projects from concept through production release.
• Define project objectives, milestones, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
• Provide project leadership across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, delivering regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Facilitate project meetings, maintain action‑item tracking, and ensure accountability across teams.
• Partner with vendors and suppliers to support procurement activities and critical material deliveries.
• Identify resource requirements and proactively address constraints that could impact timelines.
• Monitor project budgets, cost targets, and financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) initiatives to improve production readiness.
• Coordinate capacity planning and operational readiness activities to meet forecasted customer demand.
• Drive process improvements and establish workflows necessary to support successful product launches.
• Manage project risks, change requests, and issue resolution efforts to keep initiatives on track.

Qualifications of the Project Manager - Manufacturing

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or another related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of project management experience within electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, telecommunications, or related industries.
• Proven experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) or new product development (NPD) programs.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience utilizing project management methodologies, tools, and reporting systems.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other business software applications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in cross‑functional environments.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management training is a plus.

Compensation for the Project Manager - Manufacturing

• Salary range: $70,000 – $100,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

This job opens for applications on 07/14/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords

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