Project Manager

Foresight Technologies is a global leader in precision manufacturing machining assembly and system integration supporting many of the worlds most advanced technology companies. Were looking for an experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys leading complex customer programs from concept through delivery. This is an opportunity to work alongside exceptional engineering and manufacturing teams while helping deliver innovative solutions that make a lasting impact.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead customer programs from quote through delivery within our contract manufacturing operations spanning CNC machining mechanical/electromechanical assembly and system integration. This role serves as the primary point of contact for customers and the internal hub coordinating engineering production quality supply chain and scheduling to ensure programs are delivered on time within budget and to specification.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project execution for customer programs from contract award/PO through production integration testing and shipment
• Serve as primary customer liaison managing communication expectations technical clarifications and change orders throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop and maintain project schedules across CNC machining fabrication assembly and integration workflows identifying critical path and coordinating with production planning/scheduling
• Coordinate cross-functionally with engineering quality procurement and shop floor supervisors to resolve technical issues material shortages and scheduling conflicts
• Lead cross-functional teams by influencing engineering manufacturing quality supply chain and production personnel to achieve project objectives
• Manage project budgets track costs against quotes and flag scope changes or cost overruns; process change orders and pricing adjustments as needed
• Lead project kickoff meetings design reviews and regular status updates with both internal teams and customers
• Identify opportunities to expand customer relationships through exceptional service proactive communication and successful program execution
• Monitor work-in-process across machining assembly and integration stages to ensure on-time flow and identify bottlenecks
• Manage risk proactively identifying schedule quality or supply chain capacity commercial risks while developing proactive mitigation plans
• Ensure deliverables meet customer specifications drawings and quality/compliance requirements (ISO 9001 AS9100 ITAR etc. as applicable)
• Support new program launches/NPI (New Product Introduction) including quoting support feasibility review and production ramp planning
• Maintain accurate project documentation: schedules budgets action item logs risk registers and post-project/lessons-learned reviews
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency reduce lead times eliminate waste and enhance customer satisfaction through continuous improvement initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Business Operations Management or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5 years of project management experience in a contract manufacturing machining or industrial assembly environment
• Working knowledge of CNC machining processes mechanical/electromechanical assembly system integration production scheduling and system integration workflows
• Strong understanding of manufacturing schedules capacity planning and work-order/ERP systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent customer programs and competing priorities
• Excellent customer-facing communication skills comfortable presenting status negotiating timelines and managing expectations
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings BOMs and technical specifications
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills; ability to drive issues to resolution across departments
• Prepare and present project status risks financial updates and recovery plans to executive leadership when required

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. Epicor JobBOSS Global Shop SAP)
• Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 AS9100 or ITAR-regulated environments
• Background in low-volume high-mix manufacturing environments
• Experience supporting NPI and design-for-manufacturability (DFM) reviews

The ideal candidate combines strong project management experience with a solid understanding of precision manufacturing machining assembly and customer relationship management. They are equally comfortable discussing engineering drawings with technical teams reviewing production schedules with manufacturing leaders presenting program updates to customers and solving complex challenges through collaboration. They are organized customer-focused and committed to delivering quality products on time while continuously improving processes and building long-term customer partnerships.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications required. Management reserves the right to assign or modify duties and responsibilities as business needs dictate.

Foresight Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin gender identity and/or gender expression sexual orientation age disability pregnancy genetic information military status Vietnam Era and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law(s). Further the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.