Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager

System One; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 255,021,000 - 315,195,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Dental

Vision

Spending accounts

Job summary

System One in the Seattle area is seeking an Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager for a contract engagement. You will lead integrated product teams to capture concepts, define SoWs, SDRLs, and drive procurement timelines with contract manufacturers.

You will coordinate with manufacturing and supply chain partners to release product artifacts and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality. A bachelor’s in avionics engineering and 5–10 years of program management experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant avionics engineering field with project management experience or training.
• 5–10 years of experience in developing complex electronic products and NPI program management.
• Experience with cross-functional teams and externals manufacturers to plan, fabricate, test, and deliver products.
• Proficient in data reporting, budgets, cost accounting (MS Excel or similar).
• Proven ability to develop, communicate, and execute schedules (MS Project or similar).
• Strong written and verbal communication with detail orientation.
• Customer-oriented team player with ownership and bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Team up with IPT leadership to capture product concepts and design artifacts for manufacture.
• Champion PM best practices and drive IPTs to release product artifacts for manufacture.
• Collaborate to develop SoWs, SDRLs, and other artifacts for external fabrication.
• Coordinate with supply chain and contract manufacturers to plan and deliver products on schedule.
• Strengthen vendor relationships by communicating program information and supplier capabilities.
• Create and coordinate demand signals for hardware purchases with supporting functions.
• Schedule status meetings with suppliers to monitor performance and address risks.
• Plan and conduct product functional, acceptance, and qualification testing with internal and external teams.
• Manage scope changes, deviations, and schedule adjustments; act as primary supplier contact.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in avionics engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

DOORS/DNG

Altium/OrCAD

Creo

Windchill

Job description

Job Title: Avionics Supply Chain Program Manager

Preferred Location: Seattle-area candidates strongly preferred
Type: Contract
Pay range: $89 to $110 per hour

Responsibilities

• Team up with Integrated Product Team leadership to capture product concepts, requirements, and identify design artifacts relevant to product manufacture in alignment with program technical and business goals.
• Champion avionics product development project management best known practices (initiation, planning, execution, performance/controls, and closeout) and drive Integrated Product Teams to develop and release product artifacts for manufacture.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and integration teams, and supply chain teams, to develop and release product statements of work (SoWs), specifications, Supplier Data Requirement Lists (SDRLs), and other product development artifacts relevant to external fabrication.
• Coordinate with supply chain management and partner with contract manufacturers to negotiate, plan, execute, and deliver avionics products (including End Item Data Packages (EIDPs)) in alignment with program business and technical goals and procurement timelines.
• Strengthen vendor relationships by communicating program business and technical product development information and changes to suppliers, while also conveying supplier capabilities, performance, and execution to engineering teams and management.
• Create and coordinate the demand signal for hardware purchases, partnering with supporting functions including Supply Chain Planning, Production Control, Fulfillment, Accounts Payable, and Supplier Quality to facilitate order placement and product delivery.
• Schedule regular status meetings with suppliers to monitor performance, address risks, resolve issues, track execution, and ensure quality product design and manufacturing processes, incorporating DFX feedback where appropriate.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal product test teams, contract manufacturers, and contract test houses to plan and conduct product functional, acceptance, and qualification testing.
• Drive IPTs by managing scope changes, deviations, and schedule adjustments, serving as the primary supplier contact, and guiding supplier selection based on strategic criteria by working with the commodity managers team.
• Manage suppliers for critical components like Instrumentation Sensors, Batteries, and Avionics Boxes, ensuring rigorous technical and supply chain coordination, risk management, and adherence to schedule and cost expectations.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant avionics engineering field with project management experience or training.
• 5-10 years of experience developing complex electronic products (both printed circuit boards and electronic enclosures), manufacturing, NPI program management, and product test.
• Solid experience working with cross-functional product development teams and external manufacturers to plan, fabricate, test, and deliver complex electronic products.
• Solid expertise understanding, developing, and reporting complex datasets, budgets, cost accounting, etc. (using MS Excel or similar tools).
• Demonstrated success developing, communicating, and executing (logic linked) schedules (using MS Project or similar tools).
• Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills with high levels of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Customer-oriented, collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful self-starter with a demonstrated sense of ownership and a strong bias for action in managing complex projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing aerospace electronic products across the entire production life cycle for multiple released products.
• Solid familiarity with relevant IPC board and harness development standards, and understanding of Class 2 vs. Class 3 circuit card design trade-offs.
• Experience with relevant electronic product development tools: Primavera (P6) schedule management, DOORS/DNG requirements capture, Altium and OrCAD / Altium electronic board design, CREO mechanical design, and Windchill configuration management.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh