The Structures Company is seeking a Program Manager in Columbia, MO
- Full-time position with a benefits package to include 100% employer paid medical benefits
- Open to US Persons with the ability to obtain a security clearance
- Must work onsite in Columbia, MO
- No Corp to Corp
Job Description
- Lead Product Development (PD) and recurring Production Run (PR) programs with key customers
- Review incoming contracts/purchase orders with senior management, engineering, and production teams
- Gather product and technical requirements from Customer (and Buyer if separate)
- Present, using MS PowerPoint, Product Development prototype results to transition into recurring production orders
- Learn and understand the manufacturing process of OHP technology to create build plans and perform risk assessments for producing hardware
- Communicate capabilities (and limitations) to such Customer
- Support innovative brainstorming on solutions to satisfy such requirements
- Work with engineering and manufacturing to ascertain lead times for contract deliverables
- Maintain schedule and updated Gantt chart for each assigned project, communicating and working with customer to alter contract dates if needed
- Populate and usher Customer-Business action item tasks, including the taking of meeting minutes
- Assist in continuously updating and improving ERP system and integration into processes
- Support manufacturing managers and technicians in optimizing materials, processes and supply chain(s)
- Aid with procurement of processes and bill of material for the manufacturing of hardware
- Lead Customer-Business communications in triage efforts, e.g. troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and customer support
- Support laboratory managers and technicians in ensuring quality assurance and compliance with DV&T requirements
- Create and facilitate paperwork as required to satisfy quality and AS9100 requirements (e.g. travelers, shop planning orders, and deviations)
- Work with sales and engineering to represent the company at prospective customer events (e.g., web-conferences, technical workshops, and tradeshows)
- Track spending in relation to budget and assist accounting in invoicing deliverables, addressing scope creep when applicable
- Support Laboratory and Production in continuous improvements to processes and facilities/equipment so that the business expands upon its first-mover advantage in the OHP technology
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Business or a technical field
- Minimum of five years work experience as a program (or project) manager
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Understanding of PDM and ERP software
- Must be able to obtain security clearance as it applies to ITAR and EAR regulations
Desirable Skills
- Work experience in the aerospace or thermal-mechanical product development industries
- Experience in air or spaceborne platform product development
- Knowledge of manufacturing operations (CNC milling, turning, brazing, bonding, TIG welding, Laser Welding)
For immediate consideration, please send resume to gus.sanchez@thestructurescompany.com
The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA/EOE)
