Job Description
Astronics-PECO designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications. We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our on-site team. This role will lead cross-functional project teams through a stage gate process for a broad range of products. The Project Manager at PECO is accountable for driving results, not just reporting status. You will lead hard conversations, remove obstacles, and own the overall success of the projects you manage. To be successful in this role, you must be organized, adaptable, and an excellent communicator. You will be expected to listen first, understand how PECO operates, and then apply your project management expertise in a way that fits our culture and processes.
Primary Responsibilities:
Take full ownership for project outcomes, including schedule, scope, budget, and customer satisfaction, by driving the team toward the project's charter/objectives. Proactively surface and drive hard discussions around risks, trade-offs, priorities, and resourcing; ensure decisions are made and documented. Remove blockers for the team by coordinating across Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Business Development, and other stakeholders. Adapt project management tools and practices to fit PECO's processes and culture. During the stage gate process, communicate effectively with stakeholders and customers to resolve issues using technical acumen, sound judgment, and strong project leadership skills. Manage a portfolio of projects that may range from long-term, complex programs to shorter cost-reduction or continuous improvement initiatives. Oversee resolution of internal and external project challenges to ensure the needs of both the customer and PECO are met. Communicate clearly and succinctly—verbally and in writing—with all functional departments, senior management, and customers, providing direction, plans, decisions, and issue resolution (not just status). Occasional travel as required Will oversee all facets of the formal product development to meet customer requirements within the stage gate process utilizing cross functional teams. Responsible for achieving compliance with the schedule, budget, scope, and customer satisfaction by leading the cross functional team to achieve the project's charter/objectives for each assigned project Challenge ideas and continuously strive to make improvements Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of Project Management experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in regulated industry such as AS9100, TS16949, ISO
9001, or similar required. Aerospace and Defense manufacturing experience, preferred. Understanding of the Quality Management Systems within Aerospace or other highly regulated industry Experience working in a manufacturing environment with various processes, such as die casting, injection molding, CNC, and component assembly; preferred. Strong 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 Development. Proven performance in a fast paced, high-pressure environment with challenging deadlines. Knowledge of Waterfall, Agile, and stage gate project management concepts. Sound communication skills, including ability to produce and present presentations before senior executives, customers, and internal company co-workers. Experience in change management and conflict resolution. Understands importance of teamwork, gaining "buy-in" from team members prior to execution, and leading by example. Strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Office applications and experience with project management software (i.e., MS Project). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Employment Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a US Person (under ITAR rules) to be eligible. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment. Accommodation Requests:
Astronics PECO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail Peco.humanresources@astronics.com or call:
503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Astronics-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.
