Rapid Prototyping Program Manager

Job description

**Rapid Prototyping Program Manager (2128)**

+ Title:Rapid Prototyping Program Manager
+ Group Company: Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials
+ Location:Mesa, AZ
+ Employment Type:Full time

Group Company:

+ Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials

Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic materials in the form of semi-finished products and finished parts.

The company has locations in 20 countries and more than 2,800 employees.

Its specialty engineering thermoplastics and composites are superior in performance to metals and other materials and are used in a wide range of applications, primarily in the capital goods industry.

The company is continuously developing new areas of applications in close cooperation with industry leaders in a broad variety of customer markets.

The Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Group is well prepared to further expand its market leadership position.

Supporting the vision of our holding company, Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation (MCHC) (http://www.mitsubishichem-hd.co.jp/english/index.html) , Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials is committed to the realization of KAITEKI, “a sustainable condition which is comfortable for people, society and the Earth”.

To realize this vision, the MCHC Group engages in corporate activities that provide products, technologies and services based on the comprehensive capabilities of the Group in the Performance Products Domain, Industrial Materials Domain and Health Care Domain, with chemistry as the basis of our activities.

We jointly express and promote our commitment under the corporate brand THE KAITEKI COMPANY.

Job Purpose

The Rapid Prototyping Program Manager ensures fast and efficient production of high-quality prototypes.

This role involves overseeing scheduling, workflow optimization, and cross-functional coordination with engineering and production teams to accelerate product development cycles.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machining, process improvement, and team leadership, with a focus on minimizing turnaround times while maintaining precision and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities include managing resources, optimizing CNC quoting, programming and tooling strategies, implementing quick quality checks, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

This position is critical in bridging the gap between design and full-scale production, ensuring seamless transitions from prototype to manufacturing.

Principal Accountabilities

• Health, Safety and Compliance: Maintain a safe working environment and ensure adherence to safety regulations, nothing comes before safety.
• Project & Workflow Management:
1..1 Oversee the scheduling and prioritization of prototype production to meet tight deadlines.
1..2 Ensure smooth transition from design to manufacturing by coordinating with engineering, production, and quality teams.
1..3 Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the rapid prototyping process.
• Technical Oversight:
1..1 Working with production supervisor ensure the machining cell is operating at peak efficiency, minimizing downtime and setup times.
1..2 Working with Programmers evaluate and optimize machining programs, cutting tools, and work holding strategies to speed up prototyping.
1..3 Stay up to date with new machining technologies and automation opportunities.

Ability to travel and attend trade shows.
• Program Coordination:
1..1 Act as the main point of contact between sales, engineering and production teams.
1..2 Work closely with suppliers and external partners if outsourced components are needed.
1..3 Ensure clear communication of design revisions and manufacturability feedback.
1..4 Primary customer interface to address commercial and technical processes throughout the product life cycle.
1..5 Manage and share monthly activity and progress reports.
1..6 Lead the support of onsite and virtual customer visits.
• Quality & Compliance:
1..1 Work with QC and implement quick but effective quality checks to ensure prototypes meet design specifications.
1..2 Coordinate with quality and engineering to resolve defects or tolerance issues rapidly.
1..3 Work with Sustainability, Environmental and Compliance Manager to maintain documentation for compliance with industry and company standards.
1..4 Familiarity with Semiconductor Industry.

• Resource & Team Management:
1..1 Ensure the right personnel, equipment, and materials are available for rapid prototyping needs.
1..2 Manage a team of machinists, programmers, and technicians to ensure fast turnaround.
1..3 Provide training and development opportunities to keep the team skilled in the latest techniques.
• Cost Control:
1..1 Track costs of materials, tooling, and labor to ensure prototyping remains cost-effective and ability to produce reports and trends on cost.

Knowledge / Skills / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience (required).
• 10-15 years of experience in manufacturing.
• 10+ years of proven leadership experience as a people manager, with a strong track record of team development and performance management (required).
• Foundational knowledge of plastics manufacturing and CNC machine shop operations (required).
• Hands-on experience working in regulated environments adhering to ISO 9001, AS9100, or ISO13485 standards, with a demonstrated understanding of process-driven operations (required).
• 5 years of experience utilizing ERP or MRP systems for operational planning and management (required).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to create reports, presentations, and documentation effectively (required).
• Good communication skills, written and verbal (required).
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to interact with customers.
• Travel up to 10% when necessary.

Pay Transparency (complete highlighted sections)

+ **The salary for this position starts at $96,636.

Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered.

This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.**
+ **Competitive Benefits**
+ **Benefits begin on DAY 1!**
+ **Employee Assistance Programs**
+ **Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees**

**Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCGC) and any of our subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party agencies.

No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.

No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless specifically invited on the search by the MCGC Talent Acquisition team and such candidate was submitted to the MCGC Talent Acquisition Team via our Applicant Tracking System.**

EEO Statement

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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