Company Bio:
Entrepreneurial Leader
Heroux-Devtek, the world’s 3rd largest producer of landing gear, serves the civil and military aerospace markets from production facilities in North America and Europe. The Company’s longevity, flexibility, and track record for the development and implementation of innovative production systems have distinguished it as a leader in the domain. With its most recent acquisitions, Heroux-Devtek is bolstering its status as one of the foremost landing gear, actuation and hydraulic system designers and manufacturers in the global aerospace industry.
Division info:
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. is a subsidiary of Héroux-Devtek headquartered in Livonia, Michigan. We design and manufacture ball screws and actuators for the commercial and defense aerospace industries. Our facilities maintain the highest standards in quality and the principles of Lean Manufacturing.
Summary of position:
The Program Manager coordinates and directs programs, making detailed plans to produce the products and ensure that all specifications are met. Lead the product development engineering team responsible for developing flight control actuation. This job description indicates the general nature and level of the work that is expected. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Other duties may be required.
Main responsibilities:
Primary Responsibilities
- Key customer contact leading all communication between all departments related to the program
- Communicate with customer via conference calls, email and meetings
- Communicate with suppliers to ensure timelines and budgets are met
- Understand customer and industry requirements
- Research and analyze program alternatives and recommend best alternative
- Maintain accurate schedules and monitor progress of each program
- Identify and minimize risk to goals, know when to elicit management control.
- Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction
- Schedule labor and/or machinery required to complete each task
- Formulate and adhere to a production budget
- Maintain accurate and up to date customer requirements and distribute to all participants
- Effectively communicate progress of program to all internal and external participants
- Effectively communicate to all levels of the organization, including upper management
- Motivate team members
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Bachelors or Associates Degree, preferably in Business Management.
- A minimum of 5 years of plant level management experience.
- Understanding of general contracts, purchasing principles, and policies.
- Ability to excel in a high visibility position.
- Proficient in Microsoft Applications including MS Project
- Successful problem solving experience
- Highly motivated – can lead and manage a team.
- Effective program/project management skills
- Ability to apply math skills and critical thinking.
Other Requirements
Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
You enjoy challenges, teamwork an a quality working environment that evolves continuously? Developing your competencies is a priority for you? Join Héroux-Devtek and "lets grow together".
Salary : $67,800 - $85,800