Manufacturing Project Manager

United States·FremontRegular, Salaried, Full-Timemid

OperationsProject Manager

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Position Overview: The Manufacturing Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering additive manufacturing programs from order intake through production completion.

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OperationsProject Manager

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Program Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering additive manufacturing programs from order intake through production completion. This role ensures production schedules are established, maintained, and achieved while serving as the primary interface between internal operations and external customers.

The Program Manager owns the overall program plan including schedule, financial performance, and deliverables and ensures alignment with customer requirements, contractual commitments, and company objectives.

This role supports operations at both the Fremont and Livermore, California facilities and requires regular travel between locations. Work schedules and primary work locations may vary based on business needs.

Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive Program Management Plans for additive manufacturing programs

Define program scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in alignment with customer and internal requirements

Establish and manage detailed production schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines and resource availability

Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful program delivery

Coordinate cross-functional activities across engineering, production, quality, and supply chain teams

Monitor progress of manufacturing builds and post-processing operations to ensure on-time delivery

Drive schedule recovery plans when needed to meet customer commitments

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers regarding program status, deliverables, and performance

Manage contractual commitments, technical requirements, and specification compliance

Lead customer communications including program reviews, gate reviews, and status reporting

Own program financials, including budget tracking, cost performance, and forecasting

Ensure program execution aligns with business objectives and profitability targets

Track and report key performance indicators (KPIs) related to schedule, cost, and quality

Establish program governance structures, including milestone reviews and decision gates
Communicate program objectives, risks, and status clearly to internal leadership and stakeholders
Maintain program documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance with company processes

Applications Engineering

Operations & Manufacturing

Supply Chain & Vendors

Quality Assurance

Fulfillment & Logistics

Finance & Contracts

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field

Must be a US Citizen, as this position works on U.S government contracts

5+ years of program or project management experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or high-tech environments

Experience in additive manufacturing or advanced manufacturing processes strongly preferred

Proven ability to manage complex production schedules and customer-facing programs

Strong understanding of contract management, production planning, and supply chain coordination