Thorlabs
Customs Solutions Project Manager
$95K–$119K
Newton, New Jersey · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 1, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 5 years in a similar and progressive position.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Optics, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a US person to work with ITAR products.
About the job
Leads custom-solution projects from qualification through delivery, validation, and post-launch support, coordinating stakeholders to meet technical, commercial, and schedule commitments.
What you'll do
- Lead customer programs and manage project plans, milestones, resources, scope, cost, schedule, quality, and risks.
- Coordinate decisions and cross-functional work among Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Sales.
- Manage engineering and customer-driven changes, support contract clarification, and deliver executive status reports.
What they ask for
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar and progressive position.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Optics, or a related technical field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including prioritization and risk mitigation.
- Demonstrated cross-functional leadership skills.
Nice to have
- Experience in Photonics Industry System’s.
- Further formal training in business strategy or an MBA.
Pay
$95,000 - $ 119,000 annually (USD, pay range; base salary or total pay not specified)
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