Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Engineering Program Manager jobs in Wisconsin are consistently active, with demand concentrated in advanced manufacturing, medical devices, and defense systems across the Milwaukee metro, Madison, and the Fox Valley corridor. Major employers with deep Wisconsin roots, including Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls, and GE Healthcare, regularly recruit engineering program managers at mid-level and senior levels. Program managers specializing in cross-functional product launches, systems integration, and supplier quality are among the most sought-after in the state. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
- Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
- Low Cost premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
- Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
- Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary
Job Description
Reports to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Leads the NPI engineers and Engineering Change Management team. Responsible for industrializing new products (manufacturability, process development, pilot builds, launch), milestone delivery, process standards, and accurate, timely engineering changes and documentation.
The ideal candidate for a Mgr Manufacturing Engineering – NPI & ECO, they would be able to do the following:
- Leads, coaches, and develops the NPI engineers and Engineering Change Management team; sets priorities and builds backup coverage.
- Serves as manufacturing lead in the stage-gate new product process; joins design reviews with a Design for Manufacturability focus and identifies automation and cost-out opportunities.
- Drives development of new product manufacturing processes (flow, methods, workmanship standards) using cycle/takt-time and labor data; directs tool and fixture development.
- Manages Alpha, Beta, and pre-production builds, gives feedback to Design, and owns launch, ramp to rate, and hand-off to sustainment.
- Manages new product project milestones through defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Activity Indicators (KAIs), tracking build, launch, and ramp readiness against stage-gate dates and escalating risks to the Director.
- Drives process standards and discipline in the use of process development tools, such as build readiness, add/delete lists, make vs. buy decisions, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, BOM and routing release, first article inspection, and lessons learned, and audits their use across NPI programs.
- Owns the engineering change order (ECO) process from intake to cutover, sets cycle time and quality targets for the team, and maintains the accuracy of BOMs, routings, work instructions, costs, and IPQC.
- Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Finance, and value stream leaders.
Qualifications
For a candidate to be successful as a Mgr Manufacturing Engineering – NPI & ECO they must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering related discipline with 8+ years in fabrication and assembly of complex mechanical/electrical components, including 3+ years leading technical staff.
- Demonstrated experience leading new product introduction in a stage-gate process (DFM/DFA, pilot builds); knowledge in sheet metal fabrication.
- Experience owning an engineering change process and manufacturing data standards (BOMs, routings, work instructions).
- Demonstrated experience (3 years minimum) in a continuous improvement environment including flow lines (Lean concepts and tools).
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical skills and working knowledge of industrial engineering tools. Experience in a low volume / high mix manufacturing environment and/or appliance industry is desirable.
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, routings, and engineering change processes; SolidWorks or similar and MS-Office (Word/Excel).
- Strong initiative, communication, and management skills; effective in staffing, hiring, and decision making with the ability to coach and inspire.
Additional Information
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
- Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
- Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
- Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
- Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
- Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?
If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!
Whether you're just beginning your career or have years of experience—you've come to the right place! Working at Alto-Shaam means you’re a part of a passionate team working together towards one goal.
Since 1955, Alto-Shaam has pioneered industry-leading commercial foodservice equipment that anticipates and responds to our customers' needs. Our solutions help foodservice businesses like Sendik’s Food Market and Saz’s Hospitality Group enhance their menus while providing a greater return on their investment.
Our world-class products are made in a world-class facility. Alto-Shaam’s headquarters and manufacturing space is dynamic, clean and safe for all.
As a family company, we also take care of our people by providing market-leading benefits:
- Earn an annual bonus on your gross income, which has averaged 15% over the past five years
- Low Cost premiums for full coverage healthcare with wellness participation
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO
- Advancement opportunities to grow through our career ladders program
- Tuition assistance to pursue a degree or certification
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate your work anniversary
Job Description
Reports to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Leads the NPI engineers and Engineering Change Management team. Responsible for industrializing new products (manufacturability, process development, pilot builds, launch), milestone delivery, process standards, and accurate, timely engineering changes and documentation.
The ideal candidate for a Mgr Manufacturing Engineering – NPI & ECO, they would be able to do the following:
- Leads, coaches, and develops the NPI engineers and Engineering Change Management team; sets priorities and builds backup coverage.
- Serves as manufacturing lead in the stage-gate new product process; joins design reviews with a Design for Manufacturability focus and identifies automation and cost-out opportunities.
- Drives development of new product manufacturing processes (flow, methods, workmanship standards) using cycle/takt-time and labor data; directs tool and fixture development.
- Manages Alpha, Beta, and pre-production builds, gives feedback to Design, and owns launch, ramp to rate, and hand-off to sustainment.
- Manages new product project milestones through defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Activity Indicators (KAIs), tracking build, launch, and ramp readiness against stage-gate dates and escalating risks to the Director.
- Drives process standards and discipline in the use of process development tools, such as build readiness, add/delete lists, make vs. buy decisions, process flow diagrams, PFMEA, BOM and routing release, first article inspection, and lessons learned, and audits their use across NPI programs.
- Owns the engineering change order (ECO) process from intake to cutover, sets cycle time and quality targets for the team, and maintains the accuracy of BOMs, routings, work instructions, costs, and IPQC.
- Collaborates with Engineering, Quality, Production Control, Finance, and value stream leaders.
Qualifications
For a candidate to be successful as a Mgr Manufacturing Engineering – NPI & ECO they must have:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering related discipline with 8+ years in fabrication and assembly of complex mechanical/electrical components, including 3+ years leading technical staff.
- Demonstrated experience leading new product introduction in a stage-gate process (DFM/DFA, pilot builds); knowledge in sheet metal fabrication.
- Experience owning an engineering change process and manufacturing data standards (BOMs, routings, work instructions).
- Demonstrated experience (3 years minimum) in a continuous improvement environment including flow lines (Lean concepts and tools).
- Demonstrated mechanical/electrical skills and working knowledge of industrial engineering tools. Experience in a low volume / high mix manufacturing environment and/or appliance industry is desirable.
- Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, routings, and engineering change processes; SolidWorks or similar and MS-Office (Word/Excel).
- Strong initiative, communication, and management skills; effective in staffing, hiring, and decision making with the ability to coach and inspire.
Additional Information
We are looking for team-members that exemplify and live our High FIVE values:
- Highest Quality: Are you detailed-oriented and ensure the accuracy of your work?
- Win together as a Family: Do you exceed expectations by being attentive and going above and beyond?
- Unleash the Innovative Spirit: Are you passionate about finding solutions to streamline and enhance the way you and your peers work?
- Be a Helpful Voice: Are you a positive person who wants to make an impact on others?
- Every Individual Makes an Impact: Are you a go-getter who takes initiative and pride in your work?
If you share our values, we want you to be a part of our Alto-Shaam family!
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in engineering program manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
- Five or more years of experience managing complex engineering programs or product development cycles
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential preferred by most Wisconsin employers
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in manufacturing, medical device, or defense environments
- Proficiency with program management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or comparable scheduling platforms
- Strong technical communication skills for reporting to both engineering teams and executive stakeholders
Engineering Program Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a engineering program manager in Wisconsin?
Most engineering program managers in Wisconsin enter the role through a combination of an engineering or technical bachelor's degree and several years of project or program coordination experience within manufacturing, medical technology, or systems engineering. Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license specific to this role, but earning the Project Management Professional credential through PMI strengthens candidacy significantly. Many Wisconsin employers, particularly in Milwaukee and Madison, prioritize internal promotions from senior engineer or project lead positions.
How much do engineering program managers make in Wisconsin?
Engineering program managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $142,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,720 for the lowest 10% to over $207,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire engineering program managers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring engineering program managers in Wisconsin include GE HealthCare, Amcor, and Eaton, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's concentration of advanced manufacturing, medical device, and industrial automation firms means openings appear year-round, not just during seasonal hiring windows.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most engineering program manager jobs?
Waukesha, Arcadia, and Delavan consistently post the most engineering program manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee anchors hiring through its dense base of industrial automation and defense contractors, Madison draws openings from medical technology and university-affiliated research institutions, and the Fox Valley corridor sustains demand through its longstanding paper, packaging, and precision manufacturing industries.
How can I get hired as a engineering program manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into program management from a project engineer, manufacturing engineer, or quality engineer role at a mid-size Wisconsin manufacturer. Companies such as Rockwell Automation and Johnson Controls offer rotational programs and associate program manager tracks for candidates with engineering degrees and internship experience. Building a portfolio of cross-functional projects, even from coursework or co-ops, and earning an entry-level PMI credential like the Certified Associate in Project Management gives Wisconsin candidates a tangible edge when competing for coordinator-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to engineering program manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings updated in real time. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location preference, and apply directly to the ones that match.
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