End-Item Flight Hardware Program Manager
Company Background & Summary
Votaw Precision Technologies is a trusted leader in the manufacturing of complex precision components, assemblies, and systems for the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality craftsmanship, and on-time delivery, Votaw supports some of the world’s most demanding programs through its advanced manufacturing capabilities. The company specializes in precision machining, fabrication, welding, and complex assembly operations for mission-critical applications. Votaw Precision Technologies is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and delivering best-in-class solutions to its customers.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced End-Item Flight Hardware Program Manager to join our growing team. The End-Item Flight Hardware Program Manager will play a crucial role in the success of our large-scale machined flight hardware projects by being responsible and fully accountable for the successful execution and customer satisfaction of the programs under their leadership. Additionally, the End-Item Flight Hardware Program Manager will assume complete responsibility for the cost schedule and technical performance on major complex, large-scale aerospace and defense components with strategic customers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in complex machined components and flight hardware, with a thorough understanding of space-flight structures, proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, and a keen eye for detail. This role requires a process-oriented individual with excellent communication skills and a desire to contribute to a growing company. Previous machining and manufacturing experience in a similar job shop environment is a significant asset.
We recognize that talent development is crucial. If you do not meet all the listed experience requirements but have a solid foundational understanding of flight hardware and assembly processes, a strong drive to learn, and are willing to invest the time and effort to grow in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment, we encourage you to apply. We are open to considering candidates for a Junior Flight Hardware Program Manager position with opportunities for growth and mentorship within the company.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the overall financial performance of the program
- Review customer requirements technical compliance
- Identify deliverables and program schedule with milestones and design reviews
- Provide strategic guidance on day-to-day program issues
- Responsible for the initial review of product nonconformance's and rework instructions when applicable.
- Advises customers on options for corrections, translates the customer's instructions into planning, and monitors/manages the corrections to successful conclusion.
- Participate in weekly Continuous Improvement meetings as required.
- Understand customer expectations and requirements in order to provide flawless service.
- Create program milestone schedules including contract review, Engineering programming and planning, first article inspection, and production delivery dates. Create LOB (line of balance).
- Exhibit strong leadership characteristics, take ownership and accountability for performance, and achieve attainment of all assigned goals and targets.
- Develop project status reporting (delivery schedule performance), project cost tracking and budget control.
- Create and maintain Sales Order backlog in ERP system.
- Coordinating New Job launch; IPT Huddle and Kick-off meeting.
- Participate in Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions (RRCA) as required.
- Coordinate with Estimating, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Finance to ensure the proper execution of the cross-functional bid process.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Purchasing to ensure on-time delivery of parts.
- Coordinate with other departments in regard to contract administration, delivery commitments, configuration control, charge backs, customer PO's, contract reviews, action item tracking, and issue resolution.
- Conduct internal and customer PMR's.
- Assist with the sales and business development activities.
- Work with senior management to develop growth and strategy plans.
- Provide support to other VPT initiatives.