Job Details

This is a Salary, Exempt position reporting to Macomb MI with working hours relative to that of Eastern Standard Time day (1^st) shift. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides complete Program Management oversight on assigned programs in reference to managing cost, quality, and schedule and customer satisfaction in compliance to specifications and commitments. 
• Identify adequate resources to be assigned to each project. Participate in and Lead Customer or Senior level project reviews, team meetings, updating cost and schedule reports, provide project performance status, report findings and recommendations to the Customer.
• Represents the Voice of the Customer to functional departments. 
• Oversees, approves, and responsible for the creation of responses to RFQ’s, additional changes in contract/project scope, and/or any and all customer or internal changes that affect project goals/metrics (i.e. cost, gross margin, schedule(s)). Meets regularly with Customers and promotes up-scope sales generation on existing and new opportunity programs. 
• Proficient in Negotiations and Conflict Resolution. Possess the ability to negotiate; resolve and problem solve program issues in a respectful, professional manner.
• Ensures Projects follow commercial, defense, government standards and specifications as applicable. 
• Monitors risk on programs and allocates appropriate time to mitigate risk levels and provide risk assessments as needed to mitigate identified risks. 
• Acts with speed and integrity in all aspects of the business. Reports and communicates critical project related issues to appropriate management in a timely manner.   
• Reviews his/her project department metrics to ensure accuracy of reporting project performance to management and Customers.
• Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance operation efficiencies.

• Interface directly with all internal departments, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of project control, management, and reporting.
• Generates and provides all required documentation regarding complete control and monitoring of assigned project (s).  This includes scheduling, manufacturing visibility and providing reputable forward-looking forecasts.
• Provides management and coordination thereof of any customer visit, project review and/or requests from either internal sources and/or external sources regarding status, economic health or any other aspect of performance of assigned project.
• Document all contract and manufacturing changes. Interface with Sales, Estimating and ERP administrator for cost or schedule impact improvement.
• Responsible for the implementation and distribution of design engineering drawings and subsequent design changes to QA and manufacturing organizations. Responsible for the removal of obsolete drawings from circulation.
• Any additional duties assigned by management.

REQUIRED SKILLS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered.  Typical qualifications would be:

• 7 years min experience in a Program and/or Project Management environment
• 7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment – made to order fabrication a plus.
• Demonstrated experience directly dealing with a customer from a program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales perspective.
• Program financial understanding, program and scope estimating, cost of goods sold and program/project gross margin experience a plus.
• This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22.C.F.R. § is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Blue print interpretation, Bill of Material (BOM) understanding principles and practices
• Common knowledge of manufacturing practices including welding, machining, bonding and fastening.
• Microsoft Project and/or similar program scheduling software capability.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiar with manufacturing shop and shop environment and able to communicate and work with a direct work force at all levels.
• Experience with tooling fabrication, liaison role between customer and supplier, and shop practices a plus.

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local, although some projects may require more out-of-the-area and overnight travel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job. 

 While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles.

·    The employee may be exposed to vibration

·    Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation

·    May access and work in the manufacturing plant

·    The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. 

·    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

·    May be required to work weekends to meet department and business demands.

·    Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area.

·    Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing area.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of time
• Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally lift and move objects up to 50lbs.

MENTAL QUALIFICATIONS

The following mental qualifications described here are essential for successful job performance.

• Creative Problem-Solving:
  • Identifying and address challenges in a positive and effective collaborative manner with external customers and internal customers (employees).
  • Demonstrating critical thinking within reasonable ability under short-term pressures.
  • Willingness to find creative solutions to complex situations, and seek out help, when needed.
  • Deliver a result that meets the business’ outlined expectations for success.
• Resilient and Adaptable Teamwork:
  • Ability to take orders under ambiguity and uncertainty, within reason and manageable.
  • Collaborate with others when clarity is necessary in a positive and effective manner with a growth mindset.
  • Embrace new ideas within compliant standards.
  • Practice gratitude, appreciation, and compassion while helping drive organizational change.
• Ethical Integrity and Safety:
  • Exhibit honesty, respect, fairness, and trust in all interactions.
  • Make moral and compliant decisions.
  • Prioritize reliability for deadlines and attendance.
  • Uphold procedural steps for company’s culture and everyone’s wellbeing.
• Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
  • Demonstrate commitment to personal and professional growth, when applicable.
  • Recommend redirection when a best business practice may be available and appropriate.
  • Stay updated on relevant industry trends, technology, and advancements if the position is technical or specialized.
  • Accepting of constructive criticism and accountability when not meeting the business’ outlined expectations for success.