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Program Manager, Electronics

Creative Electronics & Software
South Elgin, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Location : South Elgin

Onsite position

Searching for that unique role that incorporates account management, customer service and technical responsibilities? Due to expansion, Creative Electronics and Software (CES) is searching for a Program Manager (PM) to join our team at our corporate headquarters in South Elgin, IL. In your role as PM, you will have an impact on new processes and automation, setting growth goals and developing relationships with internal and external customers. Your insight and experience will have a direct impact on our growth, will help define our structure and offer upward mobility for your career path.

About Us :

CES provides printed circuit board assembly through complete system design and assembly, ensuring a true manufacturing partnership. We provide a full spectrum of engineering support, from the initial design and development, board layout, test fixtures, to redesign of existing products. CES is a rapidly growing, privately held contract manufacturer supporting customers in a number of industries including RFID, energy conservation, medical equipment, military, wireless telemetry, gaming & entertainment, smart grid, and industrial controls. Our two manufacturing facilities, Las Vegas and South Elgin, allow us to better support customers across the United States. To learn more, visit us at www.cesems.com.

CES Offers :

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Long- and short-term disability
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program

Base salary : $80,000 - 100,000 / year. (Compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.)

Position Overview :

The PM will be tasked with taking ownership of ensuring that the process from order entry to delivery is coordinated effectively as you take on the role of our customers' advocate. For a daily snapshot, your responsibilities will vary as you work with and through many internal and external stakeholders for this critical role as well as identifying new business opportunities.

Responsibilities :

  • Proactively work with Operations, Purchasing and Finance to ensure a smooth process for on-time product delivery to CES' customers
  • Effectively and proficiently utilize ERP system for work order creation and revision
  • In coordination with the Production team, schedule orders
  • Track order progress internally to ensure customer due dates are met
  • Ensure production lead-times meet customer needs and communicate accordingly
  • Follow-up with customer to ensure satisfaction and invoice accordingly
  • Responsible for ensuring all new product launches transition from production to delivery while coordinating with Purchasing, Operations and Engineering to ensure all necessary documentation is available and accurate.
  • Address customer issues and enlist the support of various departments for resolution
  • Proactively contact and visit customers to inquire about new opportunities and / or additional business on current projects
  • Coordinate customer RFQs on potential new and repeat business
  • Prepare material quote and forward for labor costing and profit data
  • Notify the team of pertinent information concerning customers, competitors, and trends
  • Ensure all shipping requirements are accurate to the customer's specifications
  • Ensure Finished Goods Inventory match packing lists, quantities, part numbers, PO number, etc.
  • Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
  • 5 years' experience with a contract manufacturer within the Electronics Manufacturing space (EMS)
  • Previous experience with proactively contacting customers
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Occasional overnight travel may be required
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Proficient customer service and sales skills, a sense of urgency, follow-thru and attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Team player with a high level of business acumen and results oriented
  • Proficiency with Microsoft products
  • Experience using and ERP is a plus
  • High energy and optimistic enthusiasm
  • For consideration :

    Please submit your resume by clicking on the apply link.

    Creative Electronics and Software is an equal opportunity employer.

    Key Words : Account Manager, Acct Mgr, Acct Manager, Outside Sales, Technical Outside Sales, Inside Sales, Technical Sales Rep

    Salary : $80,000 - $100,000

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