Project Manager

The Structures Company is seeking a Project Manager to work on-site in Columbia, MO

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product Development (PD) and recurring Production Run (PR) programs with key customers
• Review incoming contracts / purchase orders with senior management, engineering and production teams
• Gather product and technical requirements from Customer (and Buyer if separate)
• Present, using MS Powerpoint, Product Development prototype results to transition into recurring production orders
• Learn and understand the manufacturing process of OHP technology to create build plans and perform risk assessments for producing hardware
• Communicate capabilities (and limitations) to such Customer
• Support innovative brainstorming on solutions to satisfy such requirements
• Work with engineering and manufacturing to ascertain lead times for contract deliverables
• Maintain schedule and updated gantt chart for each assigned project, communicating and working with customer to alter contract dates if needed
• Populate and usher Customer action item tasks, to include the taking of meeting minutes
• Assist in continuously updating and improving ERP system and integration into processes
• Support manufacturing managers and technicians in optimizing materials, processes and supply chain(s)
• Aid with procurement of processes and bill of material for the manufacturing of hardware
• Lead Customer-business communications in triage efforts, e.g. troubleshooting, root cause analysis and customer support
• Support laboratory managers and technicians in ensuring quality assurance and compliance with DV&T requirements
• Create and facilitate paperwork as required to satisfy quality and AS9100 requirements (e.g. travelers, shop planning orders, and deviations)
• Work with sales and engineering to represent the business at prospective customer events (e.g., web-conferences, technical workshops, and tradeshows)
• Track spending in relation to budget and assist accounting in invoicing deliverables, addressing scope creep when applicable
• Support Laboratory and Production in continuous improvements to processes and facilities / equipment so that business expands upon its first-mover advantage in the OHP technology

Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Business or a technical field
• Minimum of three years work experience as program (or project) manager
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of PDM and ERP software
• U.S. Persons only with authorization to process ITAR restricted data

Desirable Skills

• Work experience in the aerospace or thermal-mechanical product development industries
• Experience in air or spaceborne platforms product development
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations (CNC milling, turning, brazing, bonding, TIG welding, Laser Welding)

100% employer-paid health / dental / vision premiums for employee

For immediate consideration, please send resumes to Gus Sanchez - [email protected]

The Structures Company is a national staffing firm specializing in contract, contract to hire, and direct hire placement opportunities.

Our clients rely on us to support their engineering, IT, Production, Maintenance & Repair, and support staff. Our niche recruiting team is one of our biggest strengths and is why we are a top provider of talented professionals to the majority of our clients.

They will help you identify the opportunity that best fits your interests while also providing industry-leading customer service.

We support the majority of aerospace OEM's and tier 1 suppliers across the United States.

ITAR Definition

Under 120.14 of the ITAR a U.S. person is defined as a person who is a lawful permanent resident of the United States . A lawful permanent resident is further defined by 8 U.

S.C. 1101(a)(20). A U.S. Person is also a protected individual which is defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

The Structures Company LLC is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer (or AA / EOE)