Manufacturing Engineering Program Manager, Custom Polymers

Molded Dimensions Manufacturing
  • Port Washington, WI
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Do you turn concepts into production-ready reality? Do you love guiding complex builds across rubber, urethane, and plastic while partnering with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams? At Molded Dimensions Group (Port Washington, Wisconsin), we serve automotive, industrial, consumer, and specialty markets with custom components—and we’re looking for someone who can own programs from purchase order through production launch.

    What you’ll do

    • Own New Product Development
      • Lead multiple new and revised product programs from kickoff to release.
      • Coordinate design, material selection, tooling, process development, validation, and customer approval activities.
      • Manage scope, schedule, budget, risks, and deliverables with rigor.
      • Provide clear milestone visibility to customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
      • Identify risks early and implement corrective paths to maintain momentum.
    • Advance Operations
      • Partner with operations, quality, maintenance, and production to boost throughput, quality, and safety.
      • Troubleshoot molds, equipment, materials, and methods to resolve issues quickly.
      • Drive DFM reviews and cost-reduction initiatives.
      • Analyze performance data and deploy process improvements.
      • Source and implement new equipment and technologies to support growth.
    • Provide Technical Leadership
      • Support existing products and special customer-driven projects.
      • Interpret drawings and specifications, including GD&T.
      • Contribute to quality planning, validation, and engineering change activities.
      • Maintain robust documentation and QMS compliance.

    What you’ll bring

    • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related engineering field.
    • 3+ years of project management within custom manufacturing.
    • Track record of managing multiple programs while nurturing strong customer relationships.
    • Proficiency with SolidWorks and Microsoft Excel.
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

    Bonus points

    • Experience sourcing/specifying/implementing manufacturing equipment.
    • Knowledge of automated vision inspection systems.
    • ISO 9001:2015 and internal auditing experience.
    • Knowledge of:

    How you’ll succeed

    • Be a proactive, hands-on problem solver.
    • Communicate effectively from the production floor to the boardroom.
    • Bring urgency, accountability, and attention to detail to every task.
    • Stay adaptable—balance planned project work with emerging priorities.
    • Champion continuous improvement.

    Why Molded Dimensions Group

    We invest in people and empower ideas. You’ll find a collaborative culture that rewards innovation and supports your professional growth.

    • Competitive compensation
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Flexible work environment
    • Career growth opportunities
    • Team-first culture
    • Make a visible impact on customers and our business

    Ready to lead programs that move products from concept to the production line? Let’s talk.

    Molded Dimensions Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    You should be proficient in

    • GD&T
    • Project Management
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Design for Manufacturability (DFM)
    • Engineering Degree

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPort Washington, WI

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Consumer Goods and Servicesunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cross-Functionalunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Analysisunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancingunmatched
    • ISO 9001unmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Designunmatched
    • Manufacturing Engineeringunmatched
    • Manufacturing Equipmentunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Polymersunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Developmentunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Validationunmatched
    • Product Developmentunmatched
    • Product Programsunmatched
    • Product Supportunmatched
    • Project Planningunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • SolidWorksunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Leadershipunmatched
    • Technical Supportunmatched
    • Validation Planunmatched

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