Program Manager - Production Programs

Jiga is building the future of custom manufacturing. We’re a fast growing startup creating unprecedented transparency in mechanical parts production. We enable direct communication between buyers and manufacturers, fundamentally changing how companies scale their hardware. Hardware teams at leading companies like NASA and Siemens use our platform to get high-quality custom parts, faster. We’re changing the game in manufacturing by empowering engineers with better tools and direct access to vetted suppliers, while delivering radical transparency and incredible service.

Own customer production outcomes - Be the single point of accountability for our top accounts’ manufacturing success

Manage complex production projects - Navigate DFM issues, supplier selection, quality requirements, and scale-up challenges across CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, and other processes

Scale products to production - Guide customers through the transition from prototyping to volume manufacturing, anticipating roadblocks before they hit

Strategic supply chain navigation - Leverage your manufacturing expertise to solve problems our customers don’t yet see coming

Bridge technical and business requirements - Translate between engineering specs, supplier capabilities, and business timelines

Have 5+ years in custom mechanical manufacturing (CNC, sheet metal, injection molding, casting, etc.)

Have direct experience managing production projects through their full lifecycle

Have a track record of interfacing with demanding customers on complex technical projects

Have deep understanding of DFM, tolerances, material selection, and manufacturing processes

Are service-oriented with a genuine care for customer outcomes

Have startup experience and thrive in fast-moving, ambiguous environments