Program Manager
Our Shelby, NC site, part of our Actuation Division, is looking for a Program Manager to join their team! This position acts as the General Manager for their assigned programs with an emphasis on existing Military Production Programs and New Product Introduction (NPI) for Electro-Mechanical Systems. As the Program Manager for Military production program(s), this position is responsible for renewal of TINA level pricing agreements/negotiations and overall program performance both financially and from a customer satisfaction perspective. As part of NPI structured implementation, the Program Manager, in conjunction with the Project Engineer, will lead the program thru all phases of development of the new product (TIM’s, PDR’s, CDR’s, Qualification, and Transition to Production). The Program Manager is the main point of contact for the customer and is directly responsible for Schedule, Cost, and Performance of assigned programs.
Location: Shelby, NC
Your Challenge:
- Performs Program Management duties per structured New Product Introduction procedure.
- Single point of contact for customer to address all program needs.
- Manage scope creep of new development programs.
- Coordinate with various departments andor facilities to implement customer initiatives or prepare for customer reviews.
- Understand and communicate to all stakeholders the key business contractual items that impact program profitability.
- Monitor financial health of program and coordinate action plans with other departments and facilities to execute strategies to achieve profitability targets.
- Development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (both external and internal).
- Maintain delivery schedules and forecasts for program.
- Responsible for Accounts Receivable performance of customer.
- Ensures acceptable turn time on customer returns.
- Coordinate and support, as required, proposal efforts, contract negotiations, budget inputs, and management reporting requests.
Check out the requirements below; if the bullets match your skillsets, we’d love to hear from you:
Your Expertise:
- Due to the nature of work performed in this role, incumbents must be a US Citizen.
- 5-7 years experience in a Program Management or Project Engineering capacity.
- Experience working with Military production contracts and negotiating above TINA level contract renewals. Clear understanding of DFAR and FAR requirements flowed from customers.
- Experience in leading NPI programs with motorized mechanical actuators and associated controllers.
- 4-year degree BA/BS/ME or equivalent job related experience.
- Knowledge of manufacturing mechanical hardware and development of associated electronic controllers.
- Clear communication and strong leadership capabilities to guide groups and individuals toward common project objectives.
Benefits
Curtiss-Wright invests in the development, recruitment, and retention of critical skills as part of its model for business success. We offer a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefits package including medical and prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k retirement, tuition reimbursement, and paid vacation/holidays.
About Us
Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers’ operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology.
For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft.
In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.
In Industrial Automation, our Exlar® actuators are globally recognized as a leading brand offering high power density, precision and reliability for machine/process applications in automotive, food & beverage, oil & gas, robotics, entertainment and many other industries.
Find out more information and view our products here: https://www.cw-actuation.com/About/About-Actuation-Group
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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