Aerospace Program Manager

Full-time - Mid Level

Anaheim, CA

About the position

The Program Manager will support multiple aeronautics programs. The PM’s job is to provide onsite support at various suppliers' facilities in order to mitigate any and all supply chain risks and constraints. The position requires a thorough understanding of both Airframe and Major Systems manufacturing procedures and production processes. The desired candidate must exhibit excellent people skills as close interaction with suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and other LM technical and administrative employees will be required. The candidate must be able to be mentored/trained by other LM technical employees on legacy program processes and design standards. Experience with SAP ERP system is desirable. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is also required. The PM is a member of the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team that the company uses to minimize disruptions to the supply chain by providing 'in the field' oversight of supplier execution. As a project manager overseeing multiple Suppliers, daily activities will include: working with supplier personnel to prioritize components through manufacturing, validating the status of the deliverable parts and providing detailed status to company procurement, preparing plans to reduce/prevent shortages, identifying risks in the supply chain, and developing risk mitigation plans to minimize the potential impact to the company. Engages in the evaluation of supplier production capabilities as well as supplier capacity evaluations. Includes periodic constraint and risk evaluation and assessments. Included are provisions for identifying restraints and bottlenecks with product flow and offer solutions and recommendations to suppliers for improvements. Facilitates the flow of materials, products, in-process processing and finished goods to and from work cells and suppliers/sub-tier suppliers. Ensures verification of materials through finished goods are compliant with specifications and standards as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite support at various suppliers' facilities to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Understand production processes related to aircraft systems components and avionics equipment.
• Analyze supplier processes and develop improvement plans in collaboration with supplier personnel.
• Collaborate across multiple functions including production, procurement, quality, and engineering.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with supplier personnel at varying organizational levels.
• Evaluate supplier production capabilities and conduct capacity evaluations.
• Identify constraints and bottlenecks in product flow and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate the flow of materials and products to and from work cells and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance of materials and finished goods with specifications and standards.

Requirements

• 5-7 years hands-on experience as Project Manager.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering.
• Direct Manufacturing experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Experience with electronic Material Requirements Planning systems such as SAP.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations and executive level briefings.
• Experience working closely with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineers, and Purchasing.
• Excellent interpersonal relations and customer service skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather, interpret, analyze and act on data with minimal supervision.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Nice-to-haves

• Hands-on experience with ERP System Applications.
• Higher education preferred.

Benefits

• 2% vacation bonus for employees with one year of continuous employment and minimum of 1,400 hours worked.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness Insurance.
• FSA Health and Short-Term Disability.
• 401k with employer match available after 90 days of employment.