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Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.\n\nToday Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.\n\nOur Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.\n\nJob Summary\n\nServe as the primary technical partner for assigned customers throughout prototype, NPI, and production.\nBuild trusted customer relationships by providing technical expertise, responsive communication, and practical manufacturing solutions.\nSupport business growth by identifying opportunities to expand customer programs from prototype builds into long-term production.\nCollaborate with customers to provide design modification/inputs for DFx that enhances customer trust and value partnership.\nCollaborate with Program Management and Business Development to evaluate new opportunities, manufacturing feasibility, and customer requirements.\nLead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.\nSpearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.\nDevelop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.\nEnsure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.\nLead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.\nSpearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.\nDevelop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.\nEnsure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.\nFoster collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver successful customer outcomes.\n\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\n\nElectronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole assembly, box build, cable assemblies, and functional testing.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) methodologies.\nDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).\nEngineering Change Management (ECO/ECN).\nProduction planning and manufacturing readiness.\nStrong project planning and execution skills.\nAbility to manage multiple prototype and NPI programs simultaneously.\nExcellent communication and customer relationship skills.\nStrong organizational and problem-solving abilities.\nTechnical understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.\nAbility to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nResults-oriented with strong attention to detail.\n\nRequired Experience and Education\n\nBachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required\nFive or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing required with three year or more managing prototype and pilot builds through production launch preferred\nMinimum 7-10 years experience showing progression in production management, with supervisory experience\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled\n\n2222 East Pensar Drive\nAppleton, WI, 54911\nUnited States","company":"Ducommun9","rawCompany":"ducommun9","city":"Appleton","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-06T14:27:44.024Z","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":"334418","title":"Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing","slug":"printed-circuit-assembly-electronic-assembly-manufacturing"},{"code":"334419","title":"Other Electronic Component Manufacturing","slug":"other-electronic-component-manufacturing"},{"code":"334511","title":"Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing","slug":"search-detection-navigation-guidance-aeronautical-and-nautical-system-and-instrument-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Project Manager","description":"Engineering Project Manager\n\nThe Engineering Project Manager is responsible for leading customer programs from prototype through successful production launch. This position plays a key role in expanding manufacturing opportunities by delivering successful prototype and pilot builds that lead to long-term production programs.\n\nWho are we?\n\nFounded in 1849, Ducommun is the oldest company in California. Starting as a hardware supply store during the California Gold Rush and eventually assisted in the birth of the aerospace industry in Southern California by providing aircraft aluminum to early aerospace pioneers like Lindbergh, Douglas and Lockheed.\n\nToday Ducommun is a global provider of innovative manufacturing solutions for customers in the aerospace, defense and industrial markets. We specialize in electronic and structural systems, producing complex products and components for commercial aircraft platforms, mission-critical military and space programs, and sophisticated industrial applications.\n\nOur Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.\n\nJob Summary\n\nServe as the primary technical partner for assigned customers throughout prototype, NPI, and production.\nBuild trusted customer relationships by providing technical expertise, responsive communication, and practical manufacturing solutions.\nSupport business growth by identifying opportunities to expand customer programs from prototype builds into long-term production.\nCollaborate with customers to provide design modification/inputs for DFx that enhances customer trust and value partnership.\nCollaborate with Program Management and Business Development to evaluate new opportunities, manufacturing feasibility, and customer requirements.\nLead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.\nSpearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.\nDevelop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.\nEnsure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.\nLead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.\nSpearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.\nDevelop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.\nEnsure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.\nFoster collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver successful customer outcomes.\n\nRequired Skills and Qualifications\n\nElectronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole assembly, box build, cable assemblies, and functional testing.\nNew Product Introduction (NPI) methodologies.\nDesign for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).\nEngineering Change Management (ECO/ECN).\nProduction planning and manufacturing readiness.\nStrong project planning and execution skills.\nAbility to manage multiple prototype and NPI programs simultaneously.\nExcellent communication and customer relationship skills.\nStrong organizational and problem-solving abilities.\nTechnical understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.\nAbility to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.\nResults-oriented with strong attention to detail.\n\nRequired Experience and Education\n\nBachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required\nFive or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing required with three year or more managing prototype and pilot builds through production launch preferred\nMinimum 7-10 years experience showing progression in production management, with supervisory experience\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled\n\n2222 East Pensar Drive\nAppleton, WI, 54911\nUnited States","datePosted":"2026-09-06T14:27:44.024Z","dateModified":"2026-09-06T14:27:44.024Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Ducommun9","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Appleton","addressRegion":"WI","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"758ae0050db1790b421943fe"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/758ae0050db1790b421943fe"}}