{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1ecb3cb9ac7405a0b4b3dd50","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ecb3cb9ac7405a0b4b3dd50","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ecb3cb9ac7405a0b4b3dd50","title":"Engineering Program Manager","description":"Job type: Full Time – Exempt\n\n**Location: ** Tualatin Oregon\n\nTitle: Program Manager\n\nReports to: Director of Engineering & Quality, West Coast.\n\nSchedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - Onsite\n\n**Salary range: ** $100K to $130K per year\n\nPrecinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The Precinmac brand represents ten independently owned companies in the United States and Canada. We focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.\n\nPrecinmac offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including:\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 packages to choose from\n\nLife and Disability Insurance, free to the employee\n\n401(k) with Company Match, up to 5%.\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) schedule\n\nDiscretionary quarterly bonus program, up to 5%.\n\nTuition Assistance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program, HSA, FSA and Emergency Saving Account.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Project / Program Manager owns the planning, execution, and reporting of the engineering and operations project portfolio across the West Coast sites. The role is based at Shields and supports Viper Northwest. The main purpose of the position is to deliver the customer volume ramp on schedule by keeping capital equipment projects, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives on track and visible to leadership.\n\nYou will run the NPI phase gate process from G0 through G5, manage capital projects from approval through qualification, and manage the continuous improvement project portfolio. You will be the single point of contact for program status for site leadership and for the customer.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nRamp and capital programs\n\nBuild and maintain the integrated ramp plan covering equipment, tooling, staffing, and qualification milestones for both sites.\nManage capital equipment projects from justification through install, runoff, qualification, and handoff to production. Current programs include pallet pool automation, lathe fleet replacement, and high pressure coolant installs.\nCoordinate with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Facilities, and equipment vendors to hold install and qualification dates.\nTrack program budgets and spend against approved capital, and flag variances early.\nPrepare customer-facing milestone reports and support customer reviews on ramp readiness.\n\nNPI phase gate process\n\nOwn the G0 to G5 phase gate process for new product introductions at both sites.\nSchedule and run gate reviews, confirm deliverables are complete, and record gate decisions and open actions.\nKeep the NPI pipeline visible, with status, risks, and resource needs for each program.\nWork with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve blockers that threaten launch dates.\nMaintain the phase gate checklist, tracker, and SOP, and train new participants on the process.\n\nContinuous improvement project portfolio\n\nManage the portfolio of CI projects across both sites,\nRun project charters, task lists, and status reviews using the standard project management templates.\nPrioritize projects against the site strategy and Hoshin objectives, and keep leadership informed on progress and results.\nCapture and verify savings and throughput gains from completed projects.\n\nGovernance and reporting\n\nMaintain a master project list with owners, dates, status, and risk for all active programs.\nProduce weekly status reporting for site leadership, with escalations where a program is at risk.\nRun the project review cadence and keep action logs current.\nApply consistent project management methods, templates, and change control across the portfolio.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nFive or more years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience managing capital equipment projects, including installation and qualification.\nWorking knowledge of a formal new product introduction or stage gate process.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nStrong skills in planning, scheduling, risk management, and status communication.\nProficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent tools.\nAbility to travel regularly between the Tualatin and Albany sites.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPMP or equivalent project management certification.\nExperience in precision CNC machining, semiconductor equipment supply chain, or a similar high-mix manufacturing environment.\nExperience with ERP systems (SyteLine preferred) and PDM or document control systems.\nExperience supporting customer volume ramps or site expansions.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like in the First Year\n\nThe integrated ramp plan is built, baselined, and reviewed weekly with leadership.\nCapital projects approved for the ramp are installed and qualified on schedule.\nEvery active NPI program is in the phase gate process with a current gate status.\nThe CI project portfolio has clear owners, dates, and verified results.\nLeadership and the customer receive consistent, accurate program status without chasing it.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nOffice and shop floor environment in a precision machining facility. Regular time on the production floor around operating equipment. Regular travel between Tualatin and Albany, with occasional travel to customer or vendor sites. Standard day shift with flexibility during installs, qualifications, and customer reviews.\n\nPrecinmac Values Statement:\n\nWe are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.\n\nAffirmative Action/EEO Statement:\n\nWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.\n\nYou should be proficient in:\n\nContinuous Improvement\nProduction Planning & Scheduling\nBudgeting / Forecasting Experience\nEngineering Degree","company":"Shields Precision Cnc","rawCompany":"shields precision cnc","city":"Tualatin","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-16T11:09:47.340Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332721","title":"Precision Turned Product Manufacturing","slug":"precision-turned-product-manufacturing"},{"code":"332311","title":"Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing","slug":"prefabricated-metal-building-and-component-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Program Manager","description":"Job type: Full Time – Exempt\n\n**Location: ** Tualatin Oregon\n\nTitle: Program Manager\n\nReports to: Director of Engineering & Quality, West Coast.\n\nSchedule: Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - Onsite\n\n**Salary range: ** $100K to $130K per year\n\nPrecinmac is a leading diversified manufacturer of high-tolerance precision machined components and assemblies. The Precinmac brand represents ten independently owned companies in the United States and Canada. We focus on continuous improvement, on-time delivery, and the highest possible quality and consistency.\n\nPrecinmac offers a highly competitive total compensation package, including:\n\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – 3 packages to choose from\n\nLife and Disability Insurance, free to the employee\n\n401(k) with Company Match, up to 5%.\n\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) schedule\n\nDiscretionary quarterly bonus program, up to 5%.\n\nTuition Assistance\n\nEmployee Assistance Program, HSA, FSA and Emergency Saving Account.\n\nPosition Summary\n\nThe Project / Program Manager owns the planning, execution, and reporting of the engineering and operations project portfolio across the West Coast sites. The role is based at Shields and supports Viper Northwest. The main purpose of the position is to deliver the customer volume ramp on schedule by keeping capital equipment projects, new product introductions, and continuous improvement initiatives on track and visible to leadership.\n\nYou will run the NPI phase gate process from G0 through G5, manage capital projects from approval through qualification, and manage the continuous improvement project portfolio. You will be the single point of contact for program status for site leadership and for the customer.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nRamp and capital programs\n\nBuild and maintain the integrated ramp plan covering equipment, tooling, staffing, and qualification milestones for both sites.\nManage capital equipment projects from justification through install, runoff, qualification, and handoff to production. Current programs include pallet pool automation, lathe fleet replacement, and high pressure coolant installs.\nCoordinate with Supply Chain, Production, Quality, Facilities, and equipment vendors to hold install and qualification dates.\nTrack program budgets and spend against approved capital, and flag variances early.\nPrepare customer-facing milestone reports and support customer reviews on ramp readiness.\n\nNPI phase gate process\n\nOwn the G0 to G5 phase gate process for new product introductions at both sites.\nSchedule and run gate reviews, confirm deliverables are complete, and record gate decisions and open actions.\nKeep the NPI pipeline visible, with status, risks, and resource needs for each program.\nWork with Engineering, Quality, and Production to resolve blockers that threaten launch dates.\nMaintain the phase gate checklist, tracker, and SOP, and train new participants on the process.\n\nContinuous improvement project portfolio\n\nManage the portfolio of CI projects across both sites,\nRun project charters, task lists, and status reviews using the standard project management templates.\nPrioritize projects against the site strategy and Hoshin objectives, and keep leadership informed on progress and results.\nCapture and verify savings and throughput gains from completed projects.\n\nGovernance and reporting\n\nMaintain a master project list with owners, dates, status, and risk for all active programs.\nProduce weekly status reporting for site leadership, with escalations where a program is at risk.\nRun the project review cadence and keep action logs current.\nApply consistent project management methods, templates, and change control across the portfolio.\n\nRequired Qualifications\n\nBachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.\nFive or more years of project or program management experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience managing capital equipment projects, including installation and qualification.\nWorking knowledge of a formal new product introduction or stage gate process.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nStrong skills in planning, scheduling, risk management, and status communication.\nProficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent tools.\nAbility to travel regularly between the Tualatin and Albany sites.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nPMP or equivalent project management certification.\nExperience in precision CNC machining, semiconductor equipment supply chain, or a similar high-mix manufacturing environment.\nExperience with ERP systems (SyteLine preferred) and PDM or document control systems.\nExperience supporting customer volume ramps or site expansions.\n\nWhat Success Looks Like in the First Year\n\nThe integrated ramp plan is built, baselined, and reviewed weekly with leadership.\nCapital projects approved for the ramp are installed and qualified on schedule.\nEvery active NPI program is in the phase gate process with a current gate status.\nThe CI project portfolio has clear owners, dates, and verified results.\nLeadership and the customer receive consistent, accurate program status without chasing it.\n\nWorking Conditions\n\nOffice and shop floor environment in a precision machining facility. Regular time on the production floor around operating equipment. Regular travel between Tualatin and Albany, with occasional travel to customer or vendor sites. Standard day shift with flexibility during installs, qualifications, and customer reviews.\n\nPrecinmac Values Statement:\n\nWe are bound by Trust; we express our Gratitude, we lead with Action, we are poised for Growth, and we are driven by Excellence.\n\nAffirmative Action/EEO Statement:\n\nWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in compliance with all federal and state regulations. Precinmac provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.\n\nYou should be proficient in:\n\nContinuous Improvement\nProduction Planning & Scheduling\nBudgeting / Forecasting Experience\nEngineering Degree","datePosted":"2026-10-16T11:09:47.340Z","dateModified":"2026-10-16T11:09:47.340Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Shields Precision Cnc","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Tualatin","addressRegion":"OR","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"1ecb3cb9ac7405a0b4b3dd50"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ecb3cb9ac7405a0b4b3dd50"}}