Project Manager

Company: Astronics
Location: Clackamas
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

Project ManagerAbout the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world''s aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics.We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.Astronics SubsidiaryLocationDescriptionAstronics-PECO, located in Clackamas, Oregon, designs and manufactures highly engineered commercial aerospace interior components and systems for the aerospace industry. We specialize in Passenger Service Units (PSUs) which incorporate air handling, emergency oxygen, electrical power management and cabin lighting systems. We also manufacture a wide range of fuel tank access doors that meet stringent strength, fuel sealing and anti-corrosion requirements.We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. This role will lead cross functional project teams through a stage gate process for a broad range of products. You will be ensuring the product is developed to meet or exceed our quality standards and the customers expectations.Primary Responsibilities:Upon or before contract award, will oversee all facets of the formal product development to meet customer requirements within the stage gate process utilizing cross functional teams.During stage gate process will be required to effectively communicate with stakeholders, resolve any problems that arrive using technical acumen, sound decision making and strong project management skills.Projects can range from large program projects that run over years to small cost reduction initiatives over a few monthsResponsible for achieving compliance with the schedule, budget, scope, and customer satisfaction by leading the cross functional team to achieve the projects charter/objectives for each assigned projectOversee resolution of projects challenges, both internally and externally, to ensure the needs of both the customer and PECO are metEffectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with all functional departments, senior management, and customers providing clear direction, planning, guidance, decisions, status, and issue resolutionChallenge ideas and continuously strive to make improvementsTravel as requiredPosition RequirementsDESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Bachelors degree in Engineering with Project Management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experiencePMP certification, PreferredExperience working in a manufacturing environment with various processes, such as die casting, injection molding, CNC, and assemblyStrong leadership experience, involving achieving results through others who are not direct reports, working with other teams such as Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business DevelopmentExperience in regulated industry such as AS9100, TS16949, ISO 9001, or similar preferredAerospace and Defense manufacturing experience a plusProven performance with challenging deadlinesExcellent knowledge of project management and stage gate processesSound communication skills, including ability to produce and present presentations before senior executives, customers, and internal company co-workersExperience in change management and conflict resolutionUnderstands importance of teamwork, gaining buy-in from team members prior to execution, and leading by exampleStrong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office applications and experience with project management software (i.e. MS Project, others). Excellent written and verbal communication skillsAstronics-PECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.Full-Time/Part-Time Full-TimeTravel RequirementsEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.This position is currently accepting applications.

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