Aerospace Manufacturing Program Manager

Company

Pressco Products is a manufacturing and machining company that produces quality machined parts, stamping, fabrication, and assembly of components for the aerospace and defense industries. With its rich 60-year history and new long-term contracts, Pressco is looking for a few key individuals who want to be a part of its continued growth and stability.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Aerospace Program / Account Manager to oversee complex customer portfolios for our company. This role is critical to ensuring seamless communication and collaboration between internal teams, customers, and suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned customer SOW (Statement of Work), adhering to strict schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Possess or gain in-depth knowledge of tier-one Aerospace programs and portals (e.g., MoveIT, cFolders, ESIS) for efficient project execution. Various other customer programs may also be assigned.
• Review and create proposals and contracts for new and existing parts, customers, and/or Long-Term Agreements (LTA's), discuss with the engineer(s), estimating, production leads, and customer service.
• Lead program planning by evaluating pricing/cost management and negotiating as needed, scheduling lead times, issues/risks, status throughout the project, and completion requirements.
• Request vendor lead time and make decisions based on schedules about expedited processes and evaluate costs for any changes.
• Collaborate with production managers, manufacturing managers, and colleagues to communicate project requests, updates, and status reports.
• Process customer Requests for Quotes (RFQ's), manage engineering change requests.
• Manage program/customer Purchase Orders (PO's), PO Changes (POC's), and approvals, ensuring all modifications are documented and authorized accurately and efficiently.
• Prepare Open Order Reports (OOR), Work in Process (WIP) Trackers, and Line of Balance (LOB) projects as requested by customers and programs.
• Provide exceptional customer and product support, proactively addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Act as a liaison and attend meetings/conference calls (video or phone) with customers, fostering clear communication and managing expectations.
• Maintain program status and schedule updates, informing production leadership and the customer of progress and potential roadblocks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and quality standards.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in program management and customer service within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on-time and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of customer workspaces and portals (MoveIT, cFolders, ESIS, etc.).
• Strong understanding of purchase order processing and change order management.
• Ability to take ownership and build the position to fit with the company.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling work with urgency.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and project management tools.
• US Citizenship is a requirement.
• Must be fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Aerospace manufacturing operations management and aerospace engineering principles.
• General knowledge of quality systems (AS9100), finance, and purchasing.
• Intermediate knowledge of contracts/sales, terms and conditions.
• Knowledge of tier-one Aerospace programs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Compensation is competitive and based on experience. This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt position, and the wage range is $ $38.00 per hour, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), and optional supplemental insurance. This on-site position has negotiable options for occasional remote work access.

To Apply

If you are a highly motivated and results-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, we encourage you to apply This position is open until filled.

Other open positions

Admin Assistant, Lath or Mill senior CNC machinist, Production manager for machining department, Quality CMM Inspector.

Pressco Products 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.

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