Sr. Program Manager

Weiss Aug Group; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Weiss Aug Group is looking for a passionate Sr. Program Manager based in East Hanover, NJ. With over 7 years of experience in the manufacturing or product design industry, the ideal candidate will lead technical teams, oversee project timelines, and ensure customer expectations are met. Expect to deal with advanced manufacturing processes within medical, automotive, and aerospace sectors. The position offers a competitive salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 and various benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in manufacturing or product design.
• Proficient in MS Project for project scheduling and tracking.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Represent the customer to ensure expectations are met.
• Provide leadership to technical teams for project successes.
• Oversee project coordination for on-time and in-budget completion.

Skills

Leadership in technical teams

Problem-solving

Customer interfacing

Project management

Blueprint reading

Education

4-year engineering or management degree

Graduate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Statistical Process Control tools

Job description

Job Overview

Weiss-Aug is a leading provider of advanced manufacturing and engineering solutions with advanced facilities across the U.S. and Mexico for over 50 years. We’re currently seeking a passionate and skilled Sr. Program Manager to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high‑quality, engineered solutions to our customers worldwide. In this role you will be responsible for representing the customer in order to ensure that the customer’s expectations are clearly understood and being met and must be capable of directing teams across all organizational areas (Design, Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Manufacturing, and Sales).

Responsibilities

• Represent the customer in order to ensure that the customer’s expectations are clearly understood and being met.
• Provide leadership to technical teams responsible for successful launch of multiple complex programs.
• Responsible for overseeing the coordination and on‑time/in‑budget completion of all projects which may involve some or all of the following technologies: progressive stamping, insert molding, factory automation and other related tooling/processes. Oversee all aspects of programs beginning at customer order through to successful transfer to Manufacturing.
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) including completion of related documentation, including but not limited to: DOE’s, FMEA’s, Process Flowcharts, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Gage R&R’s and PPAP.
• Ability to participate in product design (R&D) meetings with customers in relationship with Weiss-Aug Manufacturing technologies.
• Oversee the creation and distribution of project schedules. Ensure that project milestones and deadlines are met including assignment of responsibilities, monitor progress and report status to management/customer.
• Facilitate Tooling Kickoff, Specification Review, Design Review and Lessons Learned (Post Mortem) Meetings.
• Oversee the development and input of initial BOM and detailed Routing.
• Oversee the initiation and/or coordination of the change control process (ECO) relating to Engineering documentation.
• Jointly responsible for successful transfer of tooling to Manufacturing along with Toolroom and Design Engineering functions.
• Oversee the selection and management of key suppliers as required by project. Oversee the completion of requisitions for approval by management for purchased tooling or other product or services. Interface with outside suppliers to ensure they provide product or services on‑time and to specifications.
• Identify and facilitate new and/or special equipment needs along with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Interface with customer on technical and schedule‑related issues. Ensure program progress is communicated to customer at regular intervals.
• Participate in customer, internal and registrar quality system audits.
• Support Sales and New Product Development Teams. May assist in identifying potential leads and opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ experience manufacturing and/or product design (R&D) environment within medical, automotive and aerospace.
• Requires a 4‑yr engineering, technical or management degree or substitute experience; graduate degree in engineering, technical or management discipline is preferred.
• Experience with product design, program/project management, and understanding of tight‑tolerance manufactured products is required within medical, automotive, and aerospace preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and other technical documents. Understanding of ANSI/ISO drawing standards and GD&T dimensioning preferable.
• Knowledge of quality inspection tools and methods preferable. Familiarity with Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools and methods also preferable.Knowledge of GMP/ISO Quality Systems required in medical automotive and aerospace.
• Knowledge of TQM, Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing principles preferable.
• Knowledge of progressive metal stamping and/or insert molding processes desirable.
• Participate actively in a team‑oriented environment. Provide leadership to cross‑functional teams whenever necessary with ability to lead in all areas of a manufacturing organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project. Able to create Gantt charts including: creation and linking of tasks, assigning of resources, tracking of tasks, and progress reporting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of MRP or ERP software preferable.
• Exceptional analytical and computational skills. Knowledge of problem‑solving tools and techniques preferable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of negotiation and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Demonstrated high level of creativity and innovation.
• Demonstrated decision‑making capability.
• Demonstrated customer interfacing skills, including “soft skills” needed to facilitate technical sales.

Location

East Hanover, NJ

Pay Range

$110,000 - $130,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Cigna Wellness Incentive Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability
• Group Life and Accidental Insurance
• Sun Life – Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Smoking Cessation Program
• Pet Insurance

US Pay Transparency

The base salary for this role will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job‑related knowledge and skills, experience, and internal consistency.

If your salary requirements exceed the advertised range and you remain interested in Weiss-Aug, we encourage you to apply.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action

Weiss-Aug is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.