The opportunity timeline

• Overview

  NexGen Systems is hiring a Production Manager in Federal Way, WA.

• Role description

  We're a customer-centric team in Federal Way, WA looking for a Production Manager who finds the question hiding underneath the question. The reward structure favors doers: $109,000 - $155,000 upfront, real business ownership, and a NexGen Systems team pulling the same direction.

  Key Responsibilities

  • Identify growth opportunities in the Federal Way, WA market and beyond
  • Smooth the handoff between Communication closing and CAM Programming onboarding
  • Design dashboards that track revenue, retention, and unit economics
  • Apply Negotiation expertise to model scenarios and inform key decisions
  • Set guardrails so an internship deal can move without a committee
  • Keep NexGen Systems from optimizing a number that doesn't pay rent
  • Decide the one number this quarter's business effort lives or dies by

  What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 8+ years navigating the politics that business work attracts
  • Solid CAM Programming grounding, plus Written Communication you can pick up on the fly
  • Comfortable owning projects from concept through delivery
  • Working familiarity with internship schedules and team norms at NexGen Systems

  The relentlessly curious team behind NexGen Systems chose Federal Way on purpose, betting that great business work doesn't need a coastal zip code. We measure Production Manager success by problems solved, not hours logged at your Federal Way, WA desk.

  Beyond $109,000 - $155,000, NexGen Systems invests in your growth, assigns you a mentor, and lets you flex hours across Federal Way, WA as you need.

  Right now we are scheduling first-round calls for Federal Way, WA-based candidates.

  Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

• Required skills

  • CAM Programming
  • CATIA
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Siemens TIA Portal
  • G-code
  • FMEA
  • Process Engineering
  • GMP
  • AutoCAD
  • Negotiation
  • Communication
  • Written Communication

• Benefits & perks

  • Company car or car allowance
  • Snacks and Beverages
  • Standing desk and ergonomic equipment
  • Educational Assistance
  • Reservist support
  • Corporate Rates

• Apply before 2026-09-05

  Submit your application for this Internship business position.