Senior Program Manager

MRA Recruiting Services; Wisconsin; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MRA Recruiting Services is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead precision metal stamping and sheet metal fabrication programs from quotation and product development through production launch and ongoing program management. This role requires coordinating with customers and cross-functional teams to deliver on time and within budget while meeting quality and performance expectations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication,

Formación

• 7+ years of program management experience in metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, or precision manufacturing.
• 5+ years managing complex, customer-facing manufacturing programs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including progressive and transfer die stamping, sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and tooling development.
• Experience with new product launches, APQP, PPAP, and manufacturing readiness.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and 3D models.

Responsabilidades

• Lead Manufacturing Programs: Manage multiple customer programs from quotation through production, developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure successful execution.
• Build Customer Relationships: Serve as a key customer contact, lead program reviews, communicate project updates, and manage expectations related to cost, quality, timing, and scope.
• Drive Product Launches: Coordinate new product introduction (NPI), tooling development, prototype builds, production readiness, and launch activities.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, tooling, and supply chain teams to resolve challenges and keep programs on track.
• Manage Financial Performance: Oversee program budgets, profitability, tooling costs, capital investments, quotations, and customer change requests.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Coordinate APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and other customer-specific quality requirements while supporting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Improve Performance: Identify program risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, productivity, and delivery.

Conocimientos

Program management leadership

Customer relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project scheduling & budgeting

Problem-solving & communication

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Operations/Business

Herramientas

ERP systems

Project management software

APQP/PPAP tooling

Descripción del empleo

Specializing in precision metal stamping and sheet metal fabrication, they are seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to lead complex metal stamping and fabrication programs from initial quotation and product development through production launch and ongoing program management. This role works closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality and performance expectations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, tooling, and manufacturing operations, along with the ability to manage customer relationships, coordinate multiple projects, and drive successful product launches.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Manufacturing Programs: Manage multiple customer programs from quotation through production, developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and milestones to ensure successful execution.
• Build Customer Relationships: Serve as a key customer contact, lead program reviews, communicate project updates, and manage expectations related to cost, quality, timing, and scope.
• Drive Product Launches: Coordinate new product introduction (NPI), tooling development, prototype builds, production readiness, and launch activities.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering, operations, quality, purchasing, tooling, and supply chain teams to resolve challenges and keep programs on track.
• Manage Financial Performance: Oversee program budgets, profitability, tooling costs, capital investments, quotations, and customer change requests.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Coordinate APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and other customer-specific quality requirements while supporting ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.
• Improve Performance: Identify program risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, productivity, and delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years of program management experience in metal stamping, sheet metal fabrication, or precision manufacturing.
• 5+ years managing complex, customer-facing manufacturing programs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including progressive and transfer die stamping, sheet metal fabrication, welding, assembly, and tooling development.
• Experience with new product launches, APQP, PPAP, and manufacturing readiness.
• Proven ability to manage complex programs, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and 3D models.
• Strong communication, organization, problem-solving, and customer relationship management skills.
• Experience with ERP and project management systems.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification, MBA, or advanced technical degree.
• Experience supporting automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or other complex industrial manufacturing customers.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, Lean Manufacturing, or Six Sigma.
• Experience managing large-scale or multi-site manufacturing programs.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to take ownership of complex programs, build strong customer partnerships, and make a meaningful impact on product launches and operational performance.