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Program Manager – Aerospace/Defense Programs
Position Overview
We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee aerospace and defense programs with both government and commercial customers. This role is responsible for coordinating projects from contract award through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of bridging communication between customers and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Job Type: Full-time, Mon. - Thurs., 7:30am–5:30pm & Friday 7:30am-11:30am.
Compensation: $70-80K/annually DOE
Competitive wage and benefit package. Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected group covered by applicable federal, state or local equal employment laws and regulations.
Applicants with a disability that need any accommodation to complete the Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. application process, or otherwise need assistance or accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 316-425-2030. All applicants must submit a resume or apply in person at 128 Baughman Ave, Haysville, KS 67060 fax- 316.263.4492, HUMAN RESOURCES.
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Program Manager to oversee aerospace and defense programs with both government and commercial customers. This role is responsible for coordinating projects from contract award through delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are met. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of bridging communication between customers and internal teams.
- Serve as the primary customer point of contact for assigned programs.
- Monitor and drive program execution from award through delivery.
- Coordinate across departments (engineering, purchasing, operations, quality) to ensure successful execution.
- Actively participate in proposal development for new business opportunities, including scope definition and cost/schedule estimates.
- Monitor contract requirements and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory obligations.
- Identify risks or issues early and work with cross-functional teams to resolve them.
- Provide regular program status updates to leadership and customers.
- Maintain program documentation, meeting minutes, and communication logs.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience considered.
- Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and specifications is preferred.
- 3–5 years of program or project management experience in aerospace, defense, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with federal/government contracting processes (FAR/DFARS) as a prime or sub-tier contractor is a plus.
- Experience with ERP systems (JobBOSS or equivalent) preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external customers.
Job Type: Full-time, Mon. - Thurs., 7:30am–5:30pm & Friday 7:30am-11:30am.
Compensation: $70-80K/annually DOE
Competitive wage and benefit package. Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal opportunity to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other protected group covered by applicable federal, state or local equal employment laws and regulations.
Applicants with a disability that need any accommodation to complete the Weckworth Manufacturing, Inc. application process, or otherwise need assistance or accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at 316-425-2030. All applicants must submit a resume or apply in person at 128 Baughman Ave, Haysville, KS 67060 fax- 316.263.4492, HUMAN RESOURCES.
Texting Privacy Policy and Information:
Message type: Informational; you will receive text messages regarding your application and potentially regarding interview scheduling.
Message frequency will vary depending on the application process.
Msg & data rates may apply.
OPT out at any time by texting “Stop”.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000