Manufacturing Project Manager

Description:
Chipton-Ross is seeking a Manufacturing Project Manager for a contract opportunity in Camden, NJ.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
•Responsible for developing schedule and daily execution and reporting status to Operations and •Program Leaderhip
•Work with Technical Leads to Design for •Manufacturing. Process feedback from •Manufacturing and Test Engineering teams to Program team.
•Attend Customer meetings and reviews as necessary, and act as Operations Lead during Design Reviews.
•Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability issues
•Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations across the program
•Lead the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies
•Visit other manufacturing sites to review best practices.
•Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices
•Experience with manufacturing of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
•You will act as the Primary Operations leader for the project to oversee a design project from prototype to full-scale high-speed manufacturing within the Camden site.
•They will work with Operations Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, and Sector Resources to align manufacturing capabilities with the program need.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):
•Advanced degree in management
•Experience in the following fields of Operational Excellence:
•Understanding of lean principals around pull systems, mix/max controls, etc.
•One Piece Flow or Pull System manufacturing flow
•Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
•5S+1 Visual Factory
•Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)
Gemba implementation
•Demonstrated MRP/MES System adherence
•Knowledge of ISO9001:2015; AS9100D and QMS adherence
•Aerospace & Defense electronics experience, high speed factory experience a plus
•Working knowledge and experience in Earned Value Management and/or comprehensive estimate-at-complete (EAC) establishment and analysis
•Working knowledge and experience in manufacturing labor standards (hours-per-unit) establishment and analysis
Experience working in a matrixed organization
•Exceptional problem solving skills
•Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
•An effective communicator at all levels of the organization
•Exceptional communication and presentation skills

REQUIRED EDUCATION:
Accredited Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.


WORK HOURS:
Full-Time
9/80 work schedule
1st Shift
6:30AM-7AM Start time

 
Job Number: 215719
Job Location: Camden, NJ
Rate: Up to $84.00 DOE
Duration: 12 months
Input Date: 10/09/2025
Firm Name: CHIPTON ROSS
Attention: Christopher Conaway
Address: 420 CULVER BLVD
City, State: PLAYA DEL REY, CA 90293
Phone: 310/414-7800 X286
800 Phone: 800/927-9318
Fax Phone: 310/414-7808
Email: cconaway@chiptonross.com
Website: www.chiptonross.com
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