Program Manager - Damar

Zenix Aerospace Inc

Monroe (WA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 105,000

Full time

47 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Basic Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401k

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar in Monroe, WA is seeking a Program Manager 2 to act as the main link between customers and internal teams, planning and controlling production orders to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with quality standards.

The role emphasizes strong communication, aerospace manufacturing experience, and the ability to work with limited supervision while leveraging MS Project and ERP tools to track status and costs.

Qualifications

3–5 years in Production Control/Materials/Inventory preferred.
Management experience in manufacturing.
Lean manufacturing exposure desirable.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Aim for 100% on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

Manage communications with assigned customers.
Resolve emergent situations during non‑standard hours.
Conduct high‑level program reviews for customers.
Create recovery actions for late or failing products.
Respond to engineering change requests to optimize costs.
Negotiate with customers on pricing, lead times, and expediting.
Forecast demand and manage shipping date estimates.
Follow safety guidelines and use PPE.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Self-motivation

High ethical standards

Program management

Aerospace manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Admin/Operations or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

MS Project

Syteline or similar ERP

Excel

Job description

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Full Time Monroe, WA, US

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Company Description:

We are a manufacturer of structural parts for the leading original equipment manufacturers (OEM's) in the large business and regional jet markets. Our experience and capabilities span multiple segments of an aircraft, including the engine pylon, struts, wing box, wings, wheel well, and the interior. Our success is based on utilizing proprietary manufacturing techniques to manufacture high quality complex parts through cost effective production.

Given its breadth of capabilities and strong customer relationships, we have substantial content on the aviation industry's most popular aircraft.

Job Description:

The Program Manager 2 serves as a critical liaison between customers and internal personnel in all aspects of the Company’s projects. The Program Manager 2 exercises a high degree of independent judgment, discretion, and authority planning, managing, and controlling production orders at all stages, and in assessing business implications at each stage, and in managing each project’s progress to ensure compliance with the Company’s standards concerning deadlines, work standards, and on-time delivery.

What will my responsibilities include?

Responsible for handling and managing the Company’s communication with assigned customers.
Uses judgment and discretion to resolve emergent situations with customers, including those arising outside of normal business hours.
Develops and conducts high level program reviews for customers.
Creates recovery actions for products not currently meeting customers’ demands.
Formulates and implements the Company’s responses to engineering change requests to optimize cost recovery.
Negotiates with customers on behalf of the Company, including about spares pricing, order lead time, and expediting charges.
Uses expertise in the Company’s industry to forecast future demand and manage the Company’s shipping date estimates
Follows all of the Company’s safety guidelines, including proper use of safety equipment and relevant safety procedures
Perform other duties as assigned.

What key skills and experience do I need?

Proven ability to coordinate and communicate clearly with others in an environment of fast-paced periods of intense deadlines and fluctuating workload
Self-motivated and able to work successfully with minimal direction or supervision
Exhibits and demands high ethical standards in relations with personnel, suppliers and customers
Successfully maintain 12 consecutive months of tier 1 program management position or under discretion by manager
Aerospace Manufacturing experience.

Qualifications:

Preferred:

Three to five years’ experience in Production Control/Materials/Inventory
Management in a manufacturing environment
Some experience working in a Lean Manufacturing environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strive to achieve 100% on-time delivery to customer purchase orders
Collaborates and cooperates with other Departments within the Company to meet customer specifications and timelines
Able to create status information such as Gantt charts, s-curves, stoplight charts and with the ability to work in MS Project and Excel
Work as a program manager with limited supervision
Program Management certification
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or related field OR equivalent years of experience in an applicable field
Syteline or similar MRP system familiarity

Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status.

Physical Demands:

Use of computer keyboard, mouse andmultiline phone throughout the workday
Primarily office environment
The Program Manager is required to enter the warehouseand/or machine shop environment at times throughout the workday; this environment may include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc.
Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required
Safety training is required and provided by the Company in accordance with applicable law, industry standards, and Company policy
Occasional overnight travel within US and international.

Why join Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar?

We are committed to continuous sustainable growth through superior customer satisfaction. We are dedicated to operating in an ethical, safe, and environmentally responsible manner while providing a rewarding work environment for our employees. Our mission is supported by a culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and strategic technology investments.

Salary Offering:$73,000.00 to $105,000.00 annually

Zenix Aerospace AMT/Damar offers eligible employees (and eligible family members):