Waltonen is actively seeking a Program Manager to join our team!
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor, direct, and control manufacturing programs. Lead in the areas of cost, schedule, and performance.
- Direct a focused program, including strategic planning, analyzing program activities, expenses, and profits, and establishing goals.
- Plan and direct a group of individuals, monitoring their work and taking corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensure risks are properly managed and mitigated to avoid becoming issues. Risk management is critical to project success. Create a robust process for the identification, management, and mitigation of risk.
- The Program Manager must have strong practical experience in project management, gained by managing manufacturing-related projects.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
- 2+ years experience with automotive and/or aerospace fixtures required
- Knowledge of machining, tool build, welding and CMM processes in regards to timing, milestones, and deadlines
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
- Understanding of the wider objectives of the program
- The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work positively with the wide range of individuals involved in program management
- Requires strong leadership and people skills. As well as a strong management discipline and communication skills
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience leading/following manufacturing projects
- Willingness to travel as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
- Estimating experience preferred
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Project
All employees are required to work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Vacation and Holiday pay
- Employer matching 401K
- Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
- Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons
Founded in 1957 and proudly 100% U.S.-owned, Waltonen has deep roots in Warren, Michigan, and a strong commitment to supporting our local community. As a trusted engineering company, we serve the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries with precision, innovation, and integrity. Our team takes pride not only in the work we do, but in the positive impact we make—both in the industries we serve and in the community we call home.
Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Skills Required
- Knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques
- 2+ years experience with automotive and/or aerospace fixtures
- Knowledge of machining, tool build, welding and CMM processes regarding timing, milestones, and deadlines
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office programs
- Understanding of the wider objectives of the program
- Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems
- Willingness to work overtime as needed and adapt to fluctuating workloads
- Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals involved in program management
- Strong leadership, people, management discipline, and communication skills
- Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
- Strong negotiation skills
- Experience leading/following manufacturing projects
- Willingness to travel as necessary
- Work within the confines and responsibilities of the quality system
- Estimating experience
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Project
What We Do
Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner. DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management. MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs. QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.
