Engineering Systems Program Manager

Shift: 1st shift City:
Solon  Swagelok, Northeast Ohio, USASwagelok is a global organization and one of the largest employers of manufacturing talent in Northeast Ohio.  We are driven by our core values of Quality, Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Customer Focus, Innovation, and Continuous Improvement, which are demonstrated through our daily actions. For over 75 years, our dedication to our core values has been the foundation for our success.  

Our products have been up into space, down to the bottom of the ocean, and everywhere in between. That same dedication spans to our customers. Throughout our organization we demonstrate a commitment to these values and those we bring onboard. Whether you want to grow in your role or explore broad opportunities and develop new skills—you’ll thrive in a culture that promotes learning and development.

We strive to be a company where we all can do our best work with a true sense of purpose and belonging.  Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.  We hope you’ll consider joining our team.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager, Engineering Systems, is responsible for leading the strategic development, deployment, and continuous improvement of enterprise engineering systems, including the development and deployment of tool management, ERP, PLM, and MES platforms. This role combines strong program leadership with organizational influence to drive transformational initiatives that enhance end-to-end product lifecycle connectivity, operational efficiency, and cost performance.

The successful candidate will build and develop a high-performing team, cultivate talent, and create a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. This leader will collaborate cross-functionally across engineering, operations, IT, and business stakeholders to define and execute a long-term systems vision aligned with organizational goals. The role requires a change agent who can effectively secure stakeholder buy-in, guide large-scale initiatives through governance processes, and deliver measurable business value.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Direct the development of business cases for transformative engineering and operational initiatives

Lead company-wide continuous improvement efforts focused on efficiency, quality, and cost reduction

Build, coach, and develop team talent to support strategic objectives and long-term capability growth

Drive initiatives to reduce cost of goods sold (COGS) and improve resource utilization

Manage stakeholder expectations and provide routine updates, including formal stage-gate reviews for executive approval

Develop and manage program budgets, ensuring accountability to financial targets and constraints

Serve as a change leader by driving stakeholder alignment and broad organizational adoption across engineering and operations

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Other Responsibilities:

Define and execute a strategic vision for an integrated ecosystem of engineering software tools, optimizing for budget, functionality, labor efficiency, and end-to-end product lifecycle connectivity

Lead and expand an existing team of SAP PDLs and modelers, transforming the group into proactive change agents driving enterprise improvements

Collaborate with external vendors and internal cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and implement right-sized solutions aligned with business needs

Ensure alignment of engineering systems with enterprise architecture, operational goals, and digital transformation strategies

Serve as a subject matter expert on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to manufacturing systems, PLM, and MESApply deep understanding of the business environment to guide decision-making and prioritize high-impact initiatives

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