Engineering Systems Program Manager

Shift:1st shift

City:Solon

Swagelok Northeast Ohio USA

Swagelok 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 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 skillsyoull 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 youll consider joining our team.

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.

• 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

Required:

• Bachelors degree in engineering Business Operations or a related field (or equivalent manufacturing and leadership experience)
• Minimum of 3 years leading medium to large-scale cross-departmental projects

Preferred:

• MBA or other advanced degree
• Certification in project or portfolio management (e.g. PMP PgMP)
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in engineering or operations environments
• Demonstrated experience with PLM and/or MES system development and deployment

• Talent Development: Builds and scales high-performing teams through hiring coaching and development aligned to strategic priorities
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering systems and evolving technology trends
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Effectively partners across functions to deliver integrated enterprise-level solutions
• Adaptability / Resilience: Adjusts strategy based on new data; navigates challenges and drives progress despite obstacles
• Organizational Awareness: Understands company culture decision-making dynamics and stakeholder priorities to influence outcomes
• Business Acumen: Develops and presents financially sound value-driven proposals that support organizational goals

• Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.

• Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards.

Swagelok provides a comprehensive package of valuable benefits called Total Rewards focused on health and wellness compensation retirement planning and supplemental rewards.

To apply:

1. Click Apply Now to the role of interest upload your resume and complete the application.

2. Those that match our qualifications will be contacted to schedule a phone interview.

Congratulations on taking the first step to Be Connected. Be Valued. Be You.

Swagelok is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are selected without regard to race ethnicity creed color religion sex pregnancy pregnancy-related medical conditions age national origin or ancestry disability genetic information veteran/military status sexual orientation gender identity or other protected characteristic under federal state or local law.

Swagelok will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 and Ohio state law.

This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Swagelok is an at-will employer which means that either party is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time without any advanced notice for any reason or no reason.

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