Program Manager

Canby, 1140 NW 3rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013, USA

Milwaukee Electronics has been delivering innovative manufacturing solutions for more than 70 years. Our success is built on strong customer partnerships, advanced manufacturing expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

We are looking for a Program Manager who thrives in a customer-facing leadership role and enjoys balancing relationship management, technical program execution, and business strategy.

As a Program Manager, you will serve as the strategic partner and primary point of contact for assigned customer programs. You will work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, supply chain, quality, and sales teams to deliver exceptional program outcomes while supporting customer growth and long-term partnerships.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, building trusted customer relationships, and influencing business results.

• Act as the trusted advisor and primary contact for assigned customers
• Lead business reviews and program communications
• Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and expand partnerships

• Monitor program performance, cost, and delivery metrics
• Support pricing strategies, RFQs, and contract negotiations
• Partner with customers and internal teams to manage demand forecasting

• Lead New Product Introductions, engineering changes, and quality improvement initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to meet customer expectations and deadlines
• Provide guidance to internal customer support teams
• Partner with site leadership to drive alignment and execution

• 7+ years in electronics or PCBA manufacturing
• 5+ years in a customer-facing manufacturing or OEM buyer role
• 3+ years leading cross-functional teams

• Managing complex or multi-location programs
• RFQ support and pricing strategy development
• Margin and performance analysis

• Customer relationship leadership
• Program and project management
• Financial and operational analysis
• Negotiation and executive communication
• Ability to manage competing priorities

• Work with cutting-edge technology and global customers
• Join a collaborative, high-impact team
• Influence programs from concept through production
• Grow your career in a stable, innovation-driven organization

Travel Requirement: Ability to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 10% of the time

This position may require access to information, systems, or materials that are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To comply with ITAR and other U.S. government export control regulations, applicants must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. U.S. Persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or individuals granted refugee or asylum status in the United States.

MILWAUKEE ELECTRONICS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or age. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources at  or