Position Summary:

The program manager will lead multiple key programs ensuring schedules are met while providing technical expertise in assembly / testing requirements and interfacing with customers and inspectors as needed.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all aspects of assigned projects from beginning stages through completion and shipping.
• Interact with customers and inspectors as required for all deliverable items, front end engineering discussions and any post deliverable concerns.
• Work with planning and production management to derive schedules and Gantt charts as needed.
• Work with engineering during concept and design stages to review potential projects and create costing and schedule timelines.
• Create Technical data packages and PIDs (process identification documents) and ensure that these are reviewed and approved by customers.
• Create production level documentation as needed to support all projects.
• Create drawings for piece parts, instructions, etc. as needed to support project.
• Read and interpret military and space standards, creating test plans to meet the requirements.
• Create other test plans and procedures as needed.
• Create final and intermediate reports as needed.
• Analyze electrical data, creating customer level reports.
• Work with design engineering to create MTBF and other engineering reports as needed.
• Work with Quality to resolve non-confirming material and issues in conjunction with open projects.
• Oversee and follow-up on any open actions for any project.
• Report to management and sales weekly status for all open projects.
• All other reasonable duties, as assigned.

Supervises:

• None

Knowledge, skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of electronic component and assembly design and manufacturing
• Knowledge of Space and military requirements
• Ability to write detailed reports performing electrical data analysis as needed
• Demonstrated detail and process-oriented capability
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work with a diverse and complex team
• Ability to drive program improvements and implement change
• Strong communication skills and experience interacting with Engineering, Finance, Operations, and senior executive leaders
• Strong customer relationship and management skills
• Knowledge of EPR, Metrics and Process/Project Management

Education, Experience, & Training:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E)
• Experienced in the RF electronics field a plus
• Experienced and trained in program management execution
• Experienced in reading and interpreting military and space standards
• Experience managing development and production programs
• Experience working with and managing suppliers and test houses

Physical Requirements & Working Environment:

• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Security clearance preferred
• Must be able to work on ITAR data without license

SPECIAL NOTE:The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of job duties and responsibilities required of the position.  Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties or tasks that are not specifically identified in this job description.   Acceptance of employment based on this job description in part or whole does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise.