Program Manager (Aerospace)

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker’s goal of addressing the world’s most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

PROGRAM MANAGER (AEROSPACE)

The Program Manager (Aerospace) will work closely with customers and internal personnel and will manage and resolve technical and contractual problems on specific new projects of moderate scope. Typically works with the support of a mentor and refers to policies, procedures, and practices for guidance.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Acts as primary customer contact.
• Establishes customer rapport to facilitate company objectives and customer satisfaction.
• Leads proposal development and negotiation for new business within established guidelines.
• Coordinates gathering and technical analysis of customer requirements.
• Provides general coordination, timelines, and objectives for Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, QA, and Support organizations.
• Participates in or develops mechanisms for establishing, monitoring, and integrating project elements, product configuration and communications concerning change management processes and decisions.
• Negotiates project changes and incorporates changes into project control systems to maintain work statements, cost and schedule baselines.
• Transitions projects to production and to the Marketing administrator.
• Performs project close-out and documents lessons learned.
• Researches and identifies program forecasts, program and/or customer funding.

Education Skills, and Experience

• EDUCATION requirement: bachelor's degree in engineering or degree in similar technical field.
• Experience with military, defense, and/or government business client.
• Project Management experience (PMP Certification is nice to have)
• Experience working with multiple cross-functional groups within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills required.
• Attention to details and accuracy are position critical.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate a computer and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Also expected of the employee is regular attendance, the ability to work cooperatively and professionally with others and members of the public, and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once. Overnight long-distance travel may be required, based on the individual needs of the position.

Drug-Free Workplace - In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.