Aerospace Program Manager

The Aerospace Program Manager will be responsible for supporting multiple aeronautics programs. This role requires a thorough understanding of both Airframe and Major Systems manufacturing procedures and production processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent people skills, as close interaction with suppliers, sub-tier suppliers, and other LM technical and administrative employees will be required. The position also requires the ability 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, and be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English. Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is also required.

The Aerospace Program Manager 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.

Key responsibilities of the Aerospace Program Manager include engaging in the evaluation of supplier production capabilities as well as supplier capacity evaluations. This includes periodic constraint and risk evaluation and assessments. The position also involves identifying restraints and bottlenecks with product flow and offering solutions and recommendations to suppliers for improvements. Additionally, the Aerospace Program Manager will facilitate the flow of materials, products, in-process processing, and finished goods to and from work cells and suppliers/sub-tier suppliers. Ensuring verification of materials through finished goods are compliant with specifications and standards as required.

Requirements for the Aerospace Program Manager include:

• Understanding production processes as they relate to aircraft systems components and avionics equipment, machined part fabrication, tooling fabrication, and lean manufacturing.
• Being a self-starter that can analyze supplier processes and developing improvement plans in collaboration with personnel from both the supplier and the company.
• Regularly collaborating across multiple functions (within the company and at the supplier facility), including production, procurement, quality, and engineering, in order to expedite parts/assemblies that are required to support each of the company Aeronautics Lines of Business (LOB).
• Having strong interpersonal skills and being able to build relationships quickly with multiple stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications for the Aerospace Program Manager include:

• 5-7 years Hands-on experience as Project Manager
• Experience with Industrial Engineering
• Direct Manufacturing experience
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Previous experience with electronic Material Requirements Planning systems such as SAP.
• Ability to work across multiple venues with both internal and external customers and suppliers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Comprehensive understanding of overall manufacturing processes and procedures, with an ability to interpret specifications and contracts, as well as an understanding of objective evidence.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for presentations and potential executive level briefings
• Previous experience working closely with Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineers, and Purchasing to coordinate planning and work schedules for production.
• Excellent interpersonal relations, customer service, and written/oral communication skills required.
• Well-organized, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to gather, interpret, analyze, and proactively act on data with minimal supervision.
• High sense of urgency with ability to work in a fast-paced team environment anticipating and adjusting to production challenges to meet customer requirements.
• Demonstrated skills and experience purchasing in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen - Trigo ADR Americas, LLC can restrict hiring to US Citizens when government contracts require us to do so. 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(2)(C).
• Valid drivers license and auto insurance required.
• Hands-on experience with ERP System Applications a plus
• Higher education preferred.

Benefits:

• TRIGO provides a 2% vacation bonus (2% of salary, excluding reimbursable expenses) for employees who meet the following conditions:
  • One year of continuous employment
  • Minimum of 1,400 hours worked in the year
  • The hours calculation resets after every year
• Full Time Benefit Package Includes: 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

Productivity: Incumbents must perform work in an efficient, effective, and timely manner with minimal direction.

Mobility: Incumbents are required to participate in assigned physical activities which may include light lifting and sitting for prolonged periods of time.

Vision: Vision sufficient to read printed documents, computer screens, and observe behavior of others.

Environment: Typical office conditions, directly working Quality management team, working with the SMS team, and external customers.

Other Factors: Typical hours worked are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Incumbents may be required to work occasional extended hours and weekend overtime.

The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk (approximately 1-2 miles a day); sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee will occasionally drive long distances to and from various suppliers as needed. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

Pay Range: $50 - $55 hourly Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. SMS/Trigo considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Company Overview

TRIGO ADR Americas is the leader in the Aerospace & Defense Industry providing global Supplier Delivery Assurance, Supplier Development and Quality Management Services. Trigo provides a fully integrated service solution to optimize Supplier performance through an embedded "boots on the ground" business model to drive systemic changes that enhance Supplier Quality and Supplier Delivery performance. We work as an extension of our Customers to build and maintain supplier and customer collaboration to ensure improved results and provide visibility throughout the supply chain. Trigo's team of dedicated Delivery Assurance Specialists, Supplier Development Specialists, Supplier Quality Engineers and Program Managers support hundreds of Customers and are deployed to thousands of Suppliers worldwide focused on achieving On-Time and On-Quality Delivery results.

TRIGO ADR Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans, and may require US Citizenship for employment on certain defense contracts subject to ITAR restrictions. All qualified candidates will receive consideration. Except where otherwise provided by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, political affiliations, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors.

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