At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Manufacturing Project Manager to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Manufacturing Technology (MT) Project Manager's operate within the Manufacturing Sector as part of the multi-disciplinary New Programs and Manufacturing Technology Team. The primary function of the MT Program Manager is to ensure program/project success through Team leadership, resource planning and scheduling, risk analysis/mitigation, and technical oversight. This individual will be expected to work closely with Product Engineering, Quality Assurance, Technicians and Operations Management.
- Working knowledge of aerospace composite fabrication and assembly processes.
- Lead prototype and production quote and proposal efforts.
- Create and own prototype and production program integrated master schedules.
- Planning, scheduling and prioritizing work to meet established deadline.
- Maintain, track and drive to on-time completion closure all manufacturing actions items for their program(s).
- Developing processes and product flows for part manufacture which meet program schedule and budget requirements while meeting aerospace quality requirements.
- Main point of contact for customers on all manufacturing related subjects.
- Customer coordination including, but not limited to, new program kick-off, recurring status and technical interchange meetings.
- Tracking production performance metrics and analysis.
- Assisting production personnel on the shop floor as needed.
- Recommending methods for improving utilization of personnel, material, and utilities.
- Perform limited manufacturing engineering duties on prototype and development programs based on experience and skillset.
- Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor in Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing/Aerospace Engineering or related field) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Master+4 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).
- Experience with MS Project or other similar scheduling tools.
- Experience utilizing ERP/MRP planning systems and bill of material interrogation for process planning.
- Must be a US Person.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the aerospace or composite manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated manufacturing program management experience.
- Demonstrated manufacturing leadership experience.
- Ability to use software tools to support Manufacturing Engineering: o Microsoft Office Suite o CAD/CAM software.
- Ability to work in a manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Adhere to Boeing regulations for lifting.
- Work onsite in Bridgeport, WV, Columbus, MS, or Manassas, VA.
- Must be able to travel to various domestic Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% Travel).