Production Program Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: PAY RANGE: \$75,000 - \$85,000 \| SHIFT: 1st Shift /

Mon - Fri TYPE: Full-Time \| TRAVEL: \~10% SEE WHAT WE DO:

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Production Program Manager leads Aerospace & Defense (A&D) programs from

RFQ through full-scale production. This role sits at the center of the

business-aligning commercial, engineering, operations, and quality-to

ensure complex, highly regulated programs are executed on time, within

scope, and to the highest standards of compliance. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Own A&D programs end-to-end: RFQ, quoting, contract award, production,

and delivery Translate customer requirements into executable

manufacturing plans Serve as primary customer interface for program

status, timelines, and technical alignment Drive cross-functional

coordination across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain

Manage schedules, risks, and milestones to support production readiness

and scale Oversee qualification and documentation (FAI, certifications,

traceability, etc.) Support procurement of aerospace-grade materials

with proper documentation Navigate customer portals for RFQs,

submissions, and contract execution Drive continuous improvement in

program execution and scalability REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Manufacturing,

Engineering, or related field required 1+ years\' experience in project

management within Aerospace, Automotive, or Defense required 3+ years\'

Experience In Additive Manufacturing Required Proven Ability To Lead

programs from RFQ/quoting through production ramp Strong understanding

of A&D compliance, documentation, and qualification requirements Ability

to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and customer

Requirements Experience Working Cross-functionally With Engineering,

operations, and quality PREFERRED: Background in CNC machining, sheet

metal, additive, or advanced manufacturing 1+ years\' experience in

estimating/quoting preferred Familiarity with metrology (CMM, 3D

scanning)WHAT PROTOTEK OFFERS: Health, dental, vision, life and

short-term disability insurance Company paid life and long-term

disability insurance 9 paid Holidays annually Employee Assistance

Program (EAP) 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5% Education

reimbursement program Career advancement opportunities Flexible Schedule

Competitive pay scale Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with

annual increase for each year of service WORK AUTHORIZATION WORDING Must

meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements - Prototek maintains International

Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States

based facilities. This position is subject to\... For full info follow

application link. Prototek is an equal opportunity employer. All

qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without

regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability

status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected

by law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

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