Senior Manufacturing Program Manager
Aston Carter · Spokane Valley, WA · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$94k–$117k/yrFull-time
Why Join Us?
- Make a Real Impact – Lead high‑visibility customer programs that directly contribute to company revenue, growth, and future business opportunities.
- Strong Career Growth – Clear path toward Business Unit Manager leadership opportunities for experienced program managers.
- Collaborative, Supportive Culture – Accessible, supportive team focused on success without micromanagement; values accountability, ownership, direct communication, and teamwork.
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits – Salary range, annual bonus eligibility, and relocation assistance.
Responsibilities
- Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and Customer Product Transfer (CPPT) programs from launch through production.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic customers and executive stakeholders.
- Build and lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales.
- Drive program schedules, action items, deliverables, and risk‑mitigation plans.
- Manage strategic customer quotations, RFQs, and contract negotiations.
- Track program performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and revenue objectives.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance program execution and customer satisfaction.
- Provide regular program updates to the Director and executive‑level leadership.
- Mentor and support developing Program Managers within the assigned business segment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of Program or Project Management experience.
- 2+ years of contract manufacturing experience.
- Understanding of NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPPT processes.
- Experience working in electronics manufacturing or a similarly complex manufacturing environment.
- Strong customer‑facing communication and relationship‑management skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (preferred).
- Experience with RFQs, quoting, contract management, and cost reporting (preferred).
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations, supply chain, and production‑readiness processes (preferred).
- Ability to evaluate risks, solve problems, and drive projects to completion.
- Strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $83,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other relevant factors.
Benefits
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Full week off between Christmas and New Year’s
- Regular team lunches and company events
- Community service opportunities during work hours
- On‑site gym
- Discounted fitness memberships
- Basketball and pickleball courts
- Ping‑pong and billiards
- Music and jam‑session space
- On‑the‑job training
Location
This is a permanent, fully onsite position based in Spokane Valley, WA.