Program Manager

Precision Castparts Corp.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PCC Aerostructures is seeking a Program Manager to oversee assigned customer projects and act as the primary liaison between the customer and the plant. You will review project status, manage line of balance, and prepare regular status reports.

You will handle all contract and PO communications, coordinate with Engineering, Operations, and Finance, and drive on-time delivery while protecting program margins. Reporting to the Plant Manager, you may present at reviews and host customer visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 2–4 years experience in Program Management for the manufacturing industry; aerospace or defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Production Control to ensure commitments are met for product delivery.
• Review and approve contracts for price and schedule accuracy in coordination with Finance for final approvals.
• Coordinate with Engineering on competitive and sole-source proposal efforts and negotiate as necessary to ensure reasonable pricing.
• Represent customer needs to manufacturing, driving priority through the plant as needed.
• Interface directly with customers regarding production status, demand forecasts, and opportunities for additional scope.
• Manage contractual commitments and identify cost issues to meet expected program margins.
• Compile and review demand forecasting for all programs and coordinate with Operations and Engineering on capacity constraints to mitigate potential bottlenecks.
• Coordinate internally and lead customer reviews as needed (Program Readiness Reviews, Program Management Reviews)
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact/host for all customer visits.
• Coordinating any post-delivery activities related to the product/program.
• May occasionally perform and present on special projects; perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Communication

Customer relationships

Syteline

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Quality control

MS Office

MS Project

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Syteline

Job description

PCC Aerostructures is a leading supplier of complex components and assemblies to the global aerospace industry.

PCC Aerostructures now includes more than 35 plants in the U.S, Europe and Asia with over 5500 employees and has ambitious growth plans. Plant’s locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada, Mexico, the UK, and China.

Location Profile:

Progressive was founded and incorporated in 1971 in Arlington, Texas. Heroux-Devtek Inc. purchased Progressive in 2004 who helped to expand the site which has doubled its manufacturing footprint and more than doubled sales and employee base. In August 2012, Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) acquired Progressive. In January 2022 Progressive merged with ADI, Aerospace Dynamics Inc. and now ADI Progressive is one of the largest footprints within the Aerostructures Division of PCC.

Predominantly, a provider for large, highly complex machined parts, kits and assemblies for OEMs and large Tier One providers for both military and commercial market segments. Progressive is a 140,000 square foot facility.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager has oversight responsibility for all aspects associated with an assigned customer project/program and serves as the primary liaison between the customer and the plant. This position reviews the status of projects, manages customer line of balances, and prepares status reports, as required. This position manages all customer communication pertaining to product information, inquiries, contracts and/or purchase orders, complaints and/or feedback, and has approval authority for contract or purchase order amendments.

Reporting Relationships:

The Program Manager reports directly to the Plant Manager and is responsible for the successful management and execution of designated site programs. The position also maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Director of Program Management to ensure adherence to contractual requirements, program governance standards, compliance obligations, and appropriate segregation of duties.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Production Control to ensure commitments are met for product delivery.
• Review and approve contracts for price and schedule accuracy in coordination with Finance for final approvals.
• Coordinate with Engineering on competitive and sole-source proposal efforts and negotiate as necessary to ensure reasonable pricing.
• Represent customer needs to manufacturing, driving priority through the plant as needed.
• Interface directly with customers regarding production status, demand forecasts, and opportunities for additional scope.
• Manage contractual commitments and identify cost issues to meet expected program margins.
• Compile and review demand forecasting for all programs and coordinate with Operations and Engineering on capacity constraints to mitigate potential bottlenecks.
• Coordinate internally and lead customer reviews as needed (Program Readiness Reviews, Program Management Reviews)
• Serve as the primary point-of-contact/host for all customer visits.
• Partner with Quality to ensure products are manufactured according to requirements and specifications, as well as, adhering to Quality Manual and AS9100 requirements.
• Coordinating any post-delivery activities related to the product/program.
• May occasionally perform and present on special projects; perform other duties, as assigned.

Required Skills:

• Strong prioritization, planning, time management, and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven track record building customer relationships
• Experience using ERP Systems – particularly Syteline
• Ability to lead others through influence and achieve objectives on time
• Experience in Program/Project Management in machining/manufacturing environment
• Understand/use techniques for effective control of quality, cost, and scheduling.
• Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning and forecasting including people, material, and equipment resource allocation; corporate and human resource policies and benefits; leadership and teaming; and production methods.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point); Knowledge in Microsoft Project is helpful but not required.

Experience & Education:

• 2-4 years experience in Program Management for the manufacturing industry; aerospace or defense preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with relevant experience.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• May be required to move items up to 35 pounds.
• Daily duties may require sitting, standing, bending, squatting, reaching, pushing, pulling, operating, and manipulating hand tools.
• Daily duties may require extended duration of walking.
• Exposed to a Manufacturing setting with heavy machinery.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.