PROJECT MANAGER
Company: Ascent Aerospace
Location: Macomb
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
Summary of Position
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall execution of a
specific project or projects, the reporting thereof, and the
customer relationship.
Essential Functions
- Provides complete oversight on assigned projects in reference
to managing cost, quality, and schedule and customer satisfaction
in compliance to specifications and commitments
- Identify adequate resources to be assigned to each project
- Project Manager represents the Voice of the Customer to
functional departments
- Oversees, approves, and responsible for the creation of
responses to RFQ's, additional changes in contract/program scope,
and/or any and all customer or internal changes that affect program
goals/metrics (i.e. cost, gross margin, schedule(s))
- Ensures projects are in compliance with commercial, defense,
government standards and specifications as applicable
- Provides recommendations to improve metrics designed to enhance
operation efficiencies
- Interface directly with all internal departments, outside
suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets
of program control, management, and reporting
- Generates and provides all required documentation regarding
complete control and monitoring of assigned program(s)
- Provides management and coordination thereof of any customer
visit, program review and/or requests from either internal sources
and/or external sources regarding status, economic health or any
other aspect of performance of assigned program
- Document all contract and manufacturing changes. Interface with
Sales, Estimating and ERP administrator for cost or schedule impact
improvement
- Responsible for the implementation and distribution of design
engineering drawings and subsequent design changes to QA and
manufacturing organizations Required Skills, Education &
Experience
Any combination of education and experience providing the required
skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be
considered. Typical qualifications would be:
- 5 years min experience in a Program and/or Project Management
environment
- 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment - made to
order fabrication a plus
- Demonstrated experience directly dealing with a customer from a
program/project, liaison, engineering, and/or sales
perspective
- Program financial understanding, program and scope estimating,
cost of goods sold and program/project gross margin experience a
plus
- Blue print interpretation, Bill of Material (BOM) understanding
principles and practices
- Common knowledge of manufacturing practices including welding,
machining, bonding and fastening
- Microsoft Project and/or similar program scheduling software
capability
- Familiar with manufacturing shop and shop environment and able
to communicate and work with a direct work force at all levels
- Experience with tooling fabrication, liaison role between
customer and supplier, and shop practices a plus
- This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements,
therefore a US Person as defined by 22.C.F.R. - is required
Preferred Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective speaking and listening skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Strong customer service skills
- Ethical conduct with a high regard for confidential
information
- Proficient with computers, M/S Excel and other Microsoft Office
applications
- Organized with an attention to detail SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITY
None
Travel
As necessary
Working Conditions
Working conditions described here are representative of those that
may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing
the functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job, employee may be
exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne
particles
- Typically sits for extended periods at a computer
workstation
- May access and work in the manufacturing plant
- The employee may be exposed to vibration
- The employee is occasionally exposed to caustic chemicals. The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- May be required to work weekends to meet department and
business demands
- Work with safe manufacturing processes and understanding that
eyewear is mandatory in the manufacturing area
- Knows that safety shoes are recommended in the manufacturing
area Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl
- Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel and reach with
hands and arms
- Must be able to frequently walk & stand for short periods of
time
- Must be able to lift and move up to 35 pounds, occasionally
lift and move objects up to 50lbs. Special Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing an employee
reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening.
This position requires use of information that is subject to the
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants
must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a
U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green
Card Holder').
Ascent Aerospace is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran
status or a person's relationship or association with a protected
veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not
be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Equal
Employment Opportunity Posters If you'd like to view a copy of the
company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please call
toll-free +1 586-726-0500. If you have a disability and you believe
you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job
opening or to submit an online application, please call toll-free
+1 586-726-0500. This phone number is created exclusively to assist
disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able
to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be
returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on
an application or technical issues not related to a disability,
will not receive a response.
ABOUT US
Ascent Aerospace is a world renowned, single-source provider of
production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace,
defense and space industries. As the largest tooling group, Ascent
produces a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required
for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest invar
molds ever made for aerospace. As an automation provider and
production system integrator, Ascent work with customers to develop
their project and see it through from process engineering, to build
and installation to ensure it is an efficient and cost effective
solution.
Other details
- Job Family PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
- Job Function Project Management
- Pay Type Salary
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