BMT Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Senior Program Manager at their Fraser, MI location in response to growth!
BMT Aerospace International NV is a division of the BMT Group NV (Belgium) and has three manufacturing subsidiaries which are located in Romania (BMT AEROSPACE Romania), Belgium (BMT Aerospace - EURAIR) and the United States (BMT Aerospace USA). Each division has an edge over its peers in terms of the depth and sophistication of its technologically up to date gear manufacturing equipment, engineering teams, manufacturing capabilities, quality reputation and financial resources.
Manufactured products include flight safety detail gearing, gearbox assemblies, shafts and couplings for fixed and rotary wing aircraft platforms and systems. The Aerospace division services five basic market segments within the aerospace industry encompassing: Turbine Engine & Systems, Mechanical Actuation, Helicopter Drive Systems, Defense and Airframe Assembly Structures. Services include "build to print" gearboxes using existing OEM drawings.
BMT Aerospace International provides global companies solutions to meet the deflationary cost demands and delivery expectations in today's business environment. We are experts at transitioning in new business, program management and providing risk reduction plans that assures on time delivery with impeccable quality at a competitive price level.
Position
Customer Liaison will be responsible for the achievement of customer and internal business objectives by working across all departmental functions to drive both strategic vision and tactical direction. Execution of the program requires extensive interface with various customer groups and internal sales, operations, finance, contract administration, and engineering. The scope of this position will encompass contractual, program and technical planning and oversight internally as well as with outsourced subcontractors.
Position Responsibilities
- Manage the overall performance of the assigned customer program with responsibility and accountability for success to time, cost and quality constraints
- Responsible for ensuring all programs are adequately planned at a business and functional level to deliver on business and customer contract objectives. Knowledge of core planning elements such as requirements planning, deliverables definition, milestone definition, risk management, resource management & critical path scheduling are key
- Responsible for customer scorecard performance and the associated internal performance measures
- Provide leadership in the creation and maintenance of strong customer and subcontractor relationships
- Support lean manufacturing principles and processes as well as operate as a key partner during new program launches
Requirements
- BS/BA level degree in engineering, supply chain/operations or business level equivalent
- Preference for PMP certification or equivalent Program Management certification
- 10+ years in the aerospace industry, preferably precision gear machining
- 5+ years of experience in progressive Project and Program Management roles
- A demonstrated capability to think strategically and execute tactically
- Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal
- Skilled in building customer and subcontractor relationships while balancing strategic objectives
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
- This position may require use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All employees must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee, or Refugee
