Aerospace Program Manager
About the role
Crane Aerospace and Electronics has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager at our Elyria, OH location.
Job Summary
Program Managers provide leadership and management of cross-functional business, technical, and operations teams while assuming accountability for overall success of assigned product development programs. Program management responsibilities extend from customer proposal to program inception, through the successful transition to production processing after completion of qualification testing / certification compliance and production readiness reviews. Program success is measured by customer satisfaction of the development process and technical solution, accomplishment of schedule milestones, and adherence to recurring and non-recurring cost targets.
Essential Functions
Proposal Review: Review and evaluate technical and business aspects of customer requests for proposals and/or change requests. Support and lead elements of customer bid packages and internal project appropriation requests including coordination and review of statement of work, technical proposal requirements compliance, engineering cost estimates, and program schedules.
Program Planning: Create, monitor, and update program plans in sufficient detail which define the required processes / activities of various functional groups to achieve customer defined milestones / deliverables within Crane process guidelines. IPT Leadership: Lead, manage, and motivate Integrated Product Teams (IPT) through effective utilization of personnel assigned to the project from all functional groups within the company. Coordinate sufficient in-house product reviews with various functional groups to ensure product designs are manufacturable and meet cost targets while satisfying customer specifications. Develop and ensure adherence to standard processes and procedures throughout all phases of the program. Coordinate with supply chain and operations team members to facilitate the new product introduction process and ensure program hardware delivery requirements meet customer and program needs.
Customer Coordination: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with customers through frequent oral and written communication. Coordinate customer required technical and program progress reviews. Scope Management: Proactively manage project scope to ensure only what was agreed to is delivered. Ensure changes in scope are thoroughly documented and approved through a standardized change management process. Cost Management: Monitor and control program costs associated with non-recurring engineering activities during the Design and Development phases of the program. Maintain project team focus on the initial business model and design to cost targets related to recurring product cost. Schedule Management: Develop and maintain a detailed resource loaded program schedule. Ensure all stakeholders understand the program schedule. Prioritize resources and tasks to drive key milestone adherence. Issue / Risk Management: Identify, track, manage, and assist in resolving program issues. Identify, manage, and assist in mitigation of program risks (technical, schedule, and cost) through a standardized risk management process. Transition To Production: Facilitate a complete and orderly transition of the product from the program’s engineering design and development phase to full scale production through a standardized production readiness review process. Metrics & Progress Reviews: Proactively disseminate project information to stakeholders (core team, leadership team, and customers) by defining, collecting data for, and presenting program metrics in a standardized program review / audit process. Metrics should be centered around program schedule, costs, and completion of program deliverables. Mentor Program Managers as needed on above responsibilities. Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 5 + years’ experience in Program Management or related project management type position. Preferably in automotive, aerospace or medical industries.
Knowledge: Expert in Program Management philosophies and processes. Possess sufficient technical aptitude to understand design and production processes relate to Crane A&E products.
Skills/Abilities: Excellent Leadership Skills, Results Focus, Customer Service Orientation, Action Orientation, Planning & Organizing, Teamwork & Cooperation, Business Acumen, Decision-Making Skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Project and other PC based office tools.
Education/Certification: BS degree in Engineering or technical discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Some experience in a technical field preferred, preferably aerospace
MBA or comparable advanced management degree
Formal training in Program and / or Systems Management (PMI or equivalent)
Experience in engineering product development and certification processes
Experience in Aerospace product development and certification processes
Top Benefits
Benefits: Health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month
Time Off: 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day at Crane and 12 paid holidays per year.
401k Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match
Education Reimbursement: eligible after 6 months of employment
Company Information
We are committed to operational excellence and world class processes. We employ Lean manufacturing techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and accuracy on all product lines. Our products are known for their technical strength, proven reliability and overall value. In our efforts to maintain a safe and drug-free workplace, Crane Aerospace & Electronics requires that candidates complete a satisfactory background check. FAA sensitive positions require employees to participate in a random drug test pool.
Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.