Associate Program Manager

HAZELETT CORPORATION•Malletts Bay, VT

6d•$55,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Hazelett Corporation designs and manufactures continuous metal casting equipment used around the world. Its strip-casting machines combine mechanical, electrical, heat transfer, and automation systems to produce materials used in automotive components, aluminum foil, lead-acid batteries, and copper wire and cables. The company supports its equipment throughout its life cycle, from facility installation design through installation, commissioning, and ongoing field service. The Associate Program Manager helps plan and coordinate engineering projects from initial requirements through installation and commissioning. This entry-level opportunity is suited to someone who enjoys organizing technical work, communicating across teams, and developing project management skills while helping advance Hazelett’s casting technology. The role is onsite for the first 3–6 months of training, with the option for a hybrid schedule afterward. Travel to customer sites and other project locations is required approximately 10–20% of the time. The position involves collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Process teams on industrial equipment projects.

Requirements

Initiative and strong organizational and communication skills.
Interest in improving Hazelett technology.
Strong interest in planning and leading projects.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous project engineering or program management experience.
Experience working with cross-functional teams and remote resources.
Knowledge of structures, materials, joining processes, rotating equipment, hydraulic systems, control systems, or load and stress analysis.
Associate’s degree in engineering or science.

Responsibilities

Partner with Sales & Marketing and Engineering to document requirements and develop cost estimates and schedules in response to requests for quotations.
Develop project plans for customer contracts and internal development projects, including documented requirements, a program master schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk assessment.
Work with Engineering to keep project execution aligned with the project plan.
Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and coordinate build schedules.
Coordinate with the Process team to plan installation and commissioning activities.
Coordinate project activities and address issues that could disrupt the design team’s focus on developing solutions that meet customer needs.
Lead team meetings and design reviews.
Report project progress to internal stakeholders at agreed intervals.
Communicate directly with external customers and component suppliers.

Benefits

Medical coverage with 24 plan options; Hazelett pays 100% of the premiums for most plans.
Hazelett pays 100% of dental premiums for one of the best plans in the state.
Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
Matching 401(k) after 90 days; fully vested once you start contributing.
9 company holidays.
4 weeks of paid time off.
On-site athletic trainer.
Free uniforms with cleaning.
Free use of the company beach on Malletts Bay and boat mooring at a discounted price.
Opportunities for growth and skill development.