Technical Program Manager
About the role
Cadrex is seeking a Customer-Facing Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex manufacturing programs in a high-mix, precision sheet metal fabrication environment. The TPM will serve as the primary technical liaison between our customers and internal operations, ensuring seamless execution from design through production and delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Act as the primary customer interface for assigned programs, managing communication, technical reviews, and project milestones
- Translate customer requirements and specifications into actionable engineering and manufacturing plans
- Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, estimating, production, and quality to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Drive DFM (Design for Manufacturability) discussions and provide technical guidance to improve cost, quality, and manufacturability
- Manage project schedules, scope, and risk mitigation plans across multiple concurrent programs
- Support quotation and change management processes, coordinating technical input and cost impacts
- Oversee prototype through production ramp-up phases to ensure smooth handoffs and compliance with customer expectations
- Monitor performance metrics (delivery, quality, cost) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of experience in a sheet metal fabrication, precision machining, or related manufacturing environment
- Proven track record managing customer programs or complex technical projects
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal design, fabrication processes, and finishing operations
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar CAD software preferred
- Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel up to 50%, including customer site visits and supplier reviews
- Background in contract manufacturing or OEM supplier environment
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools
- Experience supporting high-reliability or regulated industries (e.g., aerospace, medical, industries)
- PMP certification or equivalent project management training a plus
Education
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Location
Remote
Schedule
M-F
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high places, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and may require hearing protection in specific locations.
CADREX’S CORE VALUES
Safety first, rising to the challenge, collaboration, accountability, and doing the right thing
About Us
CADREX Manufacturing Solutions is a leading provider of complex sheet metal and machined production parts, assemblies, and weldments for a variety of end markets, including electrical transmission and distribution, warehouse automation, technology, aerospace & defense, medical, food, and industrials. With locations in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Washington, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Indiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, and Monterrey Mexico, CADREX offers numerous in-house manufacturing capabilities, including laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex assembly, CNC punching, CNC machining, forming, robotic welding, stamping, fastener insertion, and tool and die manufacturing, to effectively serve customers with lights-out manufacturing capabilities for mid- to high-volume production. For more information, visit www.cadrex.com.