Program Manager - Electro-Mechanical Actuation

Program Manager - Electro-Mechanical Actuation

As a Program Manager you will lead the assigned program(s) with an emphasis on New Product Introduction (NPI) for Electro-Mechanical Systems.  As part of NPI structured implementation, you, in conjunction with the Project Engineer, will lead the program through all phases of development of the new product (TIM’s, PDR’s, CDR’s, Qualification, and Transition to Production). You will be the main point of contact for the customer and be directly responsible for Schedule, Cost, and Performance of assigned programs.  You will be required to coordinate with multiple departments and facilities across various geographic locations to assure alignment of customer requirements.

Location: Shelby, NC

Salary: $130,000 to $150,000

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

• Performs Program Management duties per Company/Division procedures and customer requirements
• Single point of contact for customer to address all program needs
• Manage scope of new development programs, effectively manage change requests
• Coordinate with various departments and/or facilities to implement customer initiatives or prepare for customer reviews
• Understand and communicate to all stakeholders the key business contractual items that impact program profitability
• Monitor financial health of the program(s) and coordinate action plans with other departments and facilities to execute strategies in support of achieving profitability targets
• Development and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (both external and internal)
• Maintain delivery schedules and forecasts for the program(s)
• Coordinate and support, as required, proposal efforts, contract negotiations, budget inputs, and management reporting requests

What You Bring

• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in aerospace Program Management or Project Engineering. 
• Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience leading the development of electro/mechanical systems with an emphasis on circuit design's.
• Preference for experience with motorized mechanical actuators and associated electronic controllers for aerospace applications.
• Working knowledge of RTCA DO-178 and DO-254 specifications
• Judgment, decision making, and analytical skills to include:
• Makes accurate, timely, and informed decisions
• Leadership to include:
• Guides groups or individuals toward common objectives
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency about next steps
• Planning and Resource Management to include:
• Forecast needs
• Identifies and effectively utilizes appropriate resources
• Technical competence to include:
• Knowledge of manufacturing mechanical hardware and development of associated electronic controllers
• Manages financial data effectively
• Travel: expected up to 20%

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

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Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

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