Manufacturing Project Manager

Onsite in Irvine, CA

The Manufacturing Project Manager will lead region-for-region localization and execution of manufacturing programs to support continuity, capacity, and risk mitigation for the organization. The role requires strong manufacturing and supply chain expertise, the ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications, and fluency in translating design intent into supplier capabilities. The position partners cross-functionally and with domestic and international suppliers to qualify, ramp, and sustain production to defined cost, quality, delivery, and capacity targets.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $75.00 to $65.00/hr. w2

• Lead end-to-end region-for-region manufacturing initiatives including supplier identification, qualification, and ramp-up.
• Own program execution from design transfer through production readiness to meet cost, quality, delivery, and capacity objectives.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with milestones, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure localization supports business continuity, resilience, and operational scalability.
• Review engineering drawings, blueprints, BOMs, and specifications to define manufacturing requirements.
• Translate product requirements into manufacturing capability needs including processes, tolerances, equipment, certifications, and capacity.
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on technical capability, maturity, scalability, and regional fit in partnership with sourcing and supply chain.
• Engage domestic and international suppliers to assess readiness, close capability gaps, and drive execution.
• Coordinate supplier qualification activities including process reviews, capability assessments, and readiness reviews.
• Serve as the primary manufacturing project interface between internal teams and external suppliers.
• Navigate regional and operational differences while maintaining consistent execution standards.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Planning, and Procurement to align execution and resolve tradeoffs.
• Escalate risks early and lead structured problem solving when deviations occur.
• Develop manufacturing requirement lists for processes, equipment, tooling, fixturing, quality, inspection, certifications, compliance, capacity, and scalability.
• Verify supplier readiness prior to ramp and track readiness milestones with documented evidence.
• Identify supply chain and manufacturing risks and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate recovery plans when timelines, quality, or capacity are at risk.
• Manage program milestones, commitments, risks, dependencies, and action items with clear documentation and communication.

• 8+ years in manufacturing project management, supply chain, operations, or industrial engineering.
• Strong background in manufacturing processes and supplier management.
• Proven experience working directly with domestic and international suppliers.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and product specifications.
• Experience translating design intent into manufacturing requirements and supplier capabilities.
• Strong program management skills with high attention to detail.
• Mandarin language proficiency (preferred).
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and internationally.
• Ability to stand and walk in manufacturing environments, lift up to 25 lbs, and wear PPE and clean-room gowning as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Relevant manufacturing or quality certifications as required by product or supplier processes (as applicable).

Recruitment Transparency Notice

Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( [email protected] , 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a leading strategic consulting company for human-powered solutions. For over 30 years, Eliassen has helped thousands of companies reach further and achieve more with their technology solutions, financial, risk & compliance, and advisory solutions, and clinical solutions. With offices from coast to coast and throughout Europe, Eliassen provides a local community presence, balanced with international reach. Eliassen Group strives to positively impact the lives of their employees, clients, consultants, and the communities in which they operate.

Eliassen Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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