Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Ohio
Engineering Program Manager jobs in Ohio are in strong demand, with consistent openings across aerospace and defense, automotive manufacturing, advanced energy, and semiconductor supply chain sectors at levels from early-career associate program manager through senior and director. Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Honeywell, Battelle, and Procter and Gamble regularly staff engineering program management teams. The most sought-after specialties in Ohio listings are systems integration, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional manufacturing program delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Description Summary
The Sustaining Engineering Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional programs that support the ongoing performance, compliance, reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle management of released products within GE HealthCare's MR business.This role serves as a critical liaison across Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Service, and Suppliers to drive engineering changes, compliance initiatives, supplier-driven changes, installed base support activities, and long-term product sustainability.
This position is focused on sustaining and lifecycle management activities for existing products rather than new product development. The successful candidate will help ensure continued product performance, regulatory compliance, manufacturing continuity, supply chain stability, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background, demonstrated program management experience, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for solving complex technical and operational challenges through cross-functional collaboration.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sustaining engineering programs from initiation through execution.
- Drive engineering change management activities involving Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Regulatory Affairs, and Suppliers.
- Manage Supplier Change Request (SCR) intake, assessment, prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and implementation.
- Support compliance-related projects and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing product availability and shipment readiness.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and risk mitigation efforts.
- Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and dashboards.
- Evaluate installed-base support decisions aligned with long-term product and platform strategies.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across sustaining engineering activities.
- Provide clear communication and executive-level updates regarding risks, issues, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
- Build strong partnerships across functional teams to drive execution excellence and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, sustaining engineering, program management, operations, or related technical environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects or programs within hardware-based product organizations.
- Engineering background with the ability to understand technical challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, and facilitate engineering problem-solving.
- Strong communication and influence skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive execution, influence stakeholders, and deliver business outcomes.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to identify inefficiencies and improve execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical device industry experience.
- Experience with Engineering Change Management (ECM).
- Experience managing Supplier Change Requests (SCR).
- Product lifecycle management experience.
- Compliance or regulatory project experience.
- Knowledge of UL, ETL, and IEC standards.
- PMP certification.
- Agile project management experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust, lead with transparency, deliver with focus and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
Job Description Summary
The Sustaining Engineering Program Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional programs that support the ongoing performance, compliance, reliability, manufacturability, and lifecycle management of released products within GE HealthCare's MR business.This role serves as a critical liaison across Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Product Management, Service, and Suppliers to drive engineering changes, compliance initiatives, supplier-driven changes, installed base support activities, and long-term product sustainability.
This position is focused on sustaining and lifecycle management activities for existing products rather than new product development. The successful candidate will help ensure continued product performance, regulatory compliance, manufacturing continuity, supply chain stability, and customer satisfaction throughout the product lifecycle.
The ideal candidate brings a strong engineering background, demonstrated program management experience, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for solving complex technical and operational challenges through cross-functional collaboration.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sustaining engineering programs from initiation through execution.
- Drive engineering change management activities involving Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Regulatory Affairs, and Suppliers.
- Manage Supplier Change Request (SCR) intake, assessment, prioritization, stakeholder alignment, and implementation.
- Support compliance-related projects and regulatory requirements to ensure ongoing product availability and shipment readiness.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving and risk mitigation efforts.
- Develop program plans, milestones, metrics, and dashboards.
- Evaluate installed-base support decisions aligned with long-term product and platform strategies.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies across sustaining engineering activities.
- Provide clear communication and executive-level updates regarding risks, issues, tradeoffs, and recommendations.
- Build strong partnerships across functional teams to drive execution excellence and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in engineering, sustaining engineering, program management, operations, or related technical environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional projects or programs within hardware-based product organizations.
- Engineering background with the ability to understand technical challenges, evaluate tradeoffs, and facilitate engineering problem-solving.
- Strong communication and influence skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience navigating ambiguity and managing competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive execution, influence stakeholders, and deliver business outcomes.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a proven ability to identify inefficiencies and improve execution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical device industry experience.
- Experience with Engineering Change Management (ECM).
- Experience managing Supplier Change Requests (SCR).
- Product lifecycle management experience.
- Compliance or regulatory project experience.
- Knowledge of UL, ETL, and IEC standards.
- PMP certification.
- Agile project management experience.
- Master's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust, lead with transparency, deliver with focus and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs across Ohio.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline required
- PMP certification or active progress toward PMP credential strongly preferred by Ohio employers
- Five or more years of experience managing cross-functional engineering programs or projects
- Demonstrated ability to lead programs in aerospace, defense, automotive, or advanced manufacturing environments
- Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or equivalent platforms
- Strong stakeholder communication skills across engineering, operations, and executive teams
Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering program manager in Ohio?
Most engineering program managers in Ohio start with a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, systems, or industrial engineering, then build several years of hands-on project or engineering experience before moving into a program management role. Ohio does not require a state-issued license for this position, but employers across Columbus, Dayton, and Cincinnati consistently expect or prefer the Project Management Professional credential issued by the Project Management Institute. A background in a technical engineering discipline is the most reliable entry path.
How much do engineering program managers make in Ohio?
Engineering program managers in Ohio earn a median of about $166,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $117,640 for the lowest 10% to over $220,990 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering program managers in Ohio?
Employers hiring engineering program managers in Ohio right now include Timken, Lincoln Electric, and Swagelok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing headquarters means demand is particularly steady among large systems integrators and research-driven organizations anchored in the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most engineering program manager jobs?
North Canton, Mason, and Aurora have the most engineering program manager openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of technology companies, government contractors, and Battelle's research campus, while Dayton draws heavily from the aerospace and defense ecosystem tied to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and Cincinnati benefits from large consumer goods, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing employers headquartered in the region.
Are there remote engineering program manager jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than many engineering roles, since program management is coordination-heavy rather than hands-on. About 50% of engineering program manager openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's reliance on meetings, documentation, and stakeholder alignment over physical presence. The parts of the role most commonly performed remotely are schedule management, reporting, and cross-team communication, while design reviews and site visits typically remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a engineering program manager in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a junior or associate program manager role from an adjacent engineering position such as project engineer, systems engineer, or engineering coordinator. Large Ohio employers in aerospace and defense, including contractors supporting Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and research institutions like Battelle, regularly hire engineers into rotational or associate program roles that build program management skills on the job. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential and building familiarity with scheduling tools strengthens a candidacy before a full PMP is achievable.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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