Engineering Project Manager

Engineering Project Manager

The 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.

Who are we?

Founded 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.

Today 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.

Our Facility in Appleton, WI manufactures state-of-the-art circuit boards for Aerospace and Defense as well as Industrial and Medical Industries.

Job Summary

• Serve as the primary technical partner for assigned customers throughout prototype, NPI, and production.

• Build trusted customer relationships by providing technical expertise, responsive communication, and practical manufacturing solutions.

• Support business growth by identifying opportunities to expand customer programs from prototype builds into long-term production.

• Collaborate with customers to provide design modification/inputs for DFx that enhances customer trust and value partnership.

• Collaborate with Program Management and Business Development to evaluate new opportunities, manufacturing feasibility, and customer requirements.

• Lead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.

• Spearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.

• Develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.

• Ensure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Lead customer programs from design through prototype to production launch.

• Spearheads strategic initiatives that will drive future growth.

• Develop project plans, coordinate cross-functional activities, and manage schedules, risks, and customer expectations.

• Ensure prototype and NPI builds are executed efficiently and meet quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

• Foster collaboration across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Production, and Supply Chain to deliver successful customer outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Electronics manufacturing processes, including SMT, through-hole assembly, box build, cable assemblies, and functional testing.

• New Product Introduction (NPI) methodologies.

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).

• Engineering Change Management (ECO/ECN).

• Production planning and manufacturing readiness.

• Strong project planning and execution skills.

• Ability to manage multiple prototype and NPI programs simultaneously.

• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Technical understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.

• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.

• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelors degree in Electrical, Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline required

• Five or more years of experience in electronics manufacturing required with three year or more managing prototype and pilot builds through production launch preferred

• Minimum 7-10 years experience showing progression in production management, with supervisory experience

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

2222 East Pensar Drive

Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

United States