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Faxon Machining · 2 days ago

Program Manager

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Faxon Machining, based in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a national leader in fabricated products in aerospace and military defense. The Program Manager is responsible for managing customer contracts, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating product development while maintaining budget and performance standards.

AerospaceAutomotiveManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Cory Renzenbrink

Responsibilities

Manage the internal process of the assigned program(s) and drive an On-Time-Delivery (OTD) that meets/exceeds customer expectations

Leads and coordinates product development from contract receipt through each contract phase through full cycle production

Margin management of the program(s) including cost and budget, schedule and performance of the program

Identify opportunities to improve margin performance through cycle times, outside processes and/or material options/procurement

Develops and maintains project documentation using existing company PM policies and company procedures, ensures accurate data for costs, scrap, quality, inventory positions, MRP data feeds

Serves as customer point of contact, manages customer expectations addressing manufacturing issues. Will implement solutions with internal teams and suppliers

Supports customer complaints & concerns in a prompt and thorough manner using the functional teams for support

Owns and guides contractual commitments including the cost, schedule, technical, and quality performance of assigned projects and programs and flows to the team

Establishes program launch plan, as well as tactical direction for program execution by project team based on customer dates and planned milestones

Tracks program performance to integrated master schedule, identify program issues and obtain solutions, such as allocation of resources or alternate paths

Organize and leading Program meetings

Ensures product process design and technical documentation changes related to manufacturing are reviewed, approved and implemented by team per schedule

Leads team made from other departments to ensure launching of product from design to production meeting contract requirements and milestone gates

Leads team through work cell design as needed

Supports and Adheres to company processes to maintain compliance to QMS and industry standards (AS9100)

Leads team to ensure supply chain plan meets customer requirements and supports documentation needed via program team

Qualification

Aerospace/Defense KnowledgePMP CertificationProject ManagementQuality Control KnowledgeLeadership SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree and/or minimum 5 years of recent prior experience in a similar role

Strong leadership and management abilities to lead, organize, and motivate employees in a production environment. Being able to manage through influence

Technical breadth across engineering disciplines, especially in aerospace/defense-related disciplines, is desirable

Ability to plan and organize production schedules, allocate resources effectively, and make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification, and procurement

Knowledge of quality control processes, industry standards, and regulations related to defense projects

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle production challenges and customer interactions effectively

Proficiency in using project management tools and software

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written

Close attention to detail

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Collaborative and team-oriented

Outstanding written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Must be a US Citizen