[Job Description]

A Tier 2 Contracts Manufacturing company located in Spokane Valley, WA is currently hiring for a Sr. Program Manager and a Program Manager. This position requires 5+ years of Program/Project Management experience, along with 2+ years of Contract Manufacturing company experience. This team specifically focuses on the NPI (New Product Introduction) process and CPPT (Customer Produced Product Transfer).

 

Pay - $83k/yr. - $104k/yr. (for the Program Manager) and $94k/yr. - $117k/yr. (for the Sr. Program Manager)

Location – Spokane Valley, WA (100% Onsite)

Schedule – Standard Monday – Friday Morning Shift with flexibility

 

[Summary of Key Responsibilities]

Manages the New Product Introduction Process (NPI) and Customer Produced Product Transfer (CPPT) for strategic programs that are critical to the company’s revenue, profitability, and future business opportunities. Reports to the Director and Officer levels on a frequent basis for review of the NPI progress.Evaluates the NPI process and procedures and recommends improvements.Manages assigned market segment by mentoring lower-level Program Managers, keeping apprised of program status within the segment.Forms and manages cross-functional launch teams and drives regular team meetings to review progress. Generates and tracks a cross-functional action item list and the NPI checklist item archive.Assesses risks, develops solutions, implements change, and communicates responsibilities across the organization.Manages and mentors strategic quotes and the Request for Quote (RFQ) process. The team has a strong quoting team already, but needing support to manage timelines.Elevates critical issues to upper management.Ability to understand, apply, and perform complex financial analysis such as incremental margin, fixed/variable costing, absorption, departmental rate determination, and financial performance of a program.Negotiates and administers contracts utilizing strategic knowledge of the customer’s business scope, our sales strategy, and the RFQ process.Assesses customers’ needs and adapts the company’s business model to ensure the success of the program and communication of functional groups.Understands roles of functional departments, targets potential areas of concern, and assists in resolving problems.Generates, maintains, and publishes periodic reports on cost, quality, and delivery to include revenue plan and product roadmaps.Effectively interacts and communicates with all levels of management professionally and technically in both written and oral form

 

[Qualification Requirements]

(Must Have – Non-negotiable) 2+ years of Contracts Manufacturing environment experience (Tier 2 preferred, but open to Tier 3 as well).5+ years of Program/Project Management experience (7+ years of PM experience for the Sr. PM position).Understanding of the NPI (New Product Introduction) process and CPPT (Customer Produced Product Transfer).Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or equivalent.Needing to have a polished presentation due to the direct customer engagement. Must be self-driven.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical publications and reports.Ability to clearly communicate and document communications both verbally and in written form. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from small groups of managers, engineers, clients, and customers.Applied engineering mathematics, statistics, and business and economic analysis.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Intermediate to advanced ability to operate a computer and utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project for managing reports. Must possess a critical understanding of the business practice from the sales process through production.

 

[Employee Value Proposition]

Clear growth trajectory.Amazing work environment with fun amenities (onsite gym, fitness membership discount, basketball court, pickleball court, etc.) and work culture.Full week of Christmas off.Community service events during work hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $117000.00/yr.

· Do department lunches regularly, Christmas lunch every year, Community service events during work hours, and the full week of Christmas off.\n\t· Onsite Gym as well as a Muv fitness membership discount, basketball/Pickleball court access, Ping pong table, Billiards, Indoor basketball shooting spot, Band/Music area with scheduled jam sessions, as well as ability to participate in company facilitated tournaments

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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