Work Environment

Responsibilities associated with this position are typically performed in an office setting or designated administrative area and require visits to manufacturing areas that require appropriate personal protective wear and consistent observance of established safety policies at all times. This position also requires occasional visits to additional company facilities as well as supplier and customer facilities.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Program Manager coordinates and directs programs, making detailed plans to produce the products and ensure that all specifications are met. Lead the product development engineering team responsible for developing flight control actuation. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Key customer contact leading all communication between all departments related to the program
• Communicate with customer via conference calls, email and meetings
• Communicate with suppliers to ensure timelines and budgets are met
• Understand customer and industry requirements
• Research and analyze program alternatives and recommend best alternative
• Maintain accurate schedules and monitor progress of each program
• Identify and minimize risk to goals, know when to elicit management control.
• Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
• Schedule labor and/or machinery required to complete each task
• Formulate and adhere to a production budget
• Maintain accurate and up to date customer requirements and distribute to all participants
• Effectively communicate progress of program to all internal and external participants
• Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization, including upper management
• Motivate team members

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelors or Associates Degree, preferably in Business Management.
• A minimum of 5 years of plant level management experience.
• Understanding of general contracts, purchasing principles, and policies.
• Ability to excel in a high visibility position.
• Proficient in Microsoft Applications including MS Project
• Successful problem solving experience
• Highly motivated – can lead and manage a team.
• Effective program/project management skills
• Ability to apply math skills and critical thinking.

Other Requirements

Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

HDI Landing Gear is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, HDI Landing Gear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person