Program Manager

SEKISUI Aerospace / Orange City Operations

Orange City (IA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

PTO starting at 3 weeks

12 Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Job summary

A progressive aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Program Manager for its Orange City, IA operations. The successful candidate will coordinate customer interactions, manage program-related activities, and lead a team of engineers. A Bachelor’s degree and strong problem-solving skills are preferred. This role focuses on ensuring program performance and effective communication with clients, making it key to the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

Ability to lead an Integrated Product Team.
Ability to define problems and draw conclusions.
Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all program-related activities.
Examine estimates of costs and delivery schedules.
Prepare bids and process specifications.
Administer contracts and maintain program status.
Resolve discrepancies and issues with customers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Expert problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

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We are growing and would love to speak with you! SEKISUI Aerospace is currently hiring a Program Manager for our Orange City, IA location. We offer health benefits, 401k, PTO, tuition reimbursement, job growth, and continued professional development. Apply to join the SEKISUI Aerospace team today!

Type: Full Time, Exempt

Medical (free employee only coverage and low-cost options available)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Company Sponsored 401k with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
PTO starting at 3 weeks per year! Available to use immediately!
12 Paid Holidays!
Closed for a week during the winter holidays!

Position

As a Program Manager you will act as a clearing house for all customer interaction and requests as related to a defined program. You will coordinate all program-related activities including engineering, quoting, tooling, production, schedule, status and quality. You will have overall responsibility for the performance of defined program.

Examines estimates of material and production costs, performance requirements, and delivery schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Prepares bids, process specifications, test and progress reports, and other exhibits that may be required.
Supports contract negotiates with customer or bidder; prepares schedules; notifies management and customer of program status.
Administers contracts, including final approval of payment.
Maintains program status; understands forecast, purchase order records, and other customer specific needs.
Coordinates customer engineering, contract change proposals and other RFQ activity and work of sales department with production and shipping department to implement fulfillment of contracts.
Supports performance by addressing obstacles (identified internally or by customer) that may impact rates and requirements.
Resolves any questions, discrepancies or issues that arise (either internally or from the customer); problem solving order-related issues; addressing scheduling questions, expedite requests.
Leads Integrated Product Team which consists of Mechanical Engineers, Quality Engineers, Supply Chain Analysts and Project Managers.

Required Qualifications:

Interpersonal skills; external and internal interaction ability.
Ability to provide direction to Integrated Product Team.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw solid conclusions.
Expert problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) preferred; or three or more years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to interpret a limited variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Knowledge of development and product life cycle gates
Three or more years progressive experience in Program Management, Business, Administration.
Engineering, or equivalent field work demonstrating good management abilities.
Previous experience in DOD or Aerospace preferred.
Experience with customers and supply chains.
PMP or equivalent professional Program Management certification preferred.

About Us

For over 30 years SEKISUI Aerospace has been designing, testing, and manufacturing composite products for the aerospace industry. With complete customer satisfaction as our focus and through the relentless efforts of our skilled employees, SEKISUI Aerospace has achieved and continues to maintain an unequaled level of performance.

Our consistent delivery of high-quality products demonstrates our intent, integrity, and dedication to our customers and to our reputation as a manufacturer. We will continue to insert intelligent automation into our manufacturing facilities, which will continue to drive the future of flight well into the next century.

Learn more about us here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/about

View all our job postings here: https://www.sekisuiaerospace.com/careers

Orange City, IA is located in the northwest corner of Iowa in Sioux County. It is home to two growing school systems, a four-year liberal arts college, the annual Tulip Festival, as well as many large industry and development opportunities.

Learn more about Orange City here: https://vibrant.orangecityiowa.com

Pre-Employment Drug and Background Screenings

SEKISUI Aerospace is a Drug-Free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen required.

Any applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a background screening.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

SEKISUI Aerospace provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

People with Disabilities

SEKISUI Aerospace is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the human resources department at the appropriate SEKISUI Aerospace manufacturing site.

Please call if you need an accommodation:

Orange City Operations: 712-707-9200

E-Verify Statement

SEKISUI Aerospace is a federal contractor and is required to participate in the federal government’s E-Verify program. E-Verify allows us to confirm the employment authorization of newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. With respect to new hires, the E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with a new hire’s completion of the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification within three days of starting employment. For information regarding E-Verify, visit the E-Verify site.

Our Values

The employees of SEKISUI Aerospace enjoy what we do and are dedicated to our seven corporate values. We promise to hold ourselves to these high standards and seek co-workers who are willing to join us in this task.

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