IPT Program Manager

PACIFIC AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS • Wenatchee, WA

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About The Position

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Program Manager to join our team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

Under the guidance of a manager or other senior staff members, develop and apply advanced and innovative engineering and production solutions to address the product needs of present and future customers.

Requirements

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify process improvements.
• Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
• Demonstrates strong independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Effectively give completion dates.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understand the effects of process deviation.
• Able to advise management of policy violations.
• Seeks out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
• Ability to multi-task and make independent observations regarding the tasks at hand.
• Ability to grasp new concepts without extreme repetition.
• Ability to explain/define problems or issues clearly.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in mechanical engineering and/or business preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and Teams preferred

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and company’s cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.
• Collaborate across departments to support product development and business objectives.
• Identify and develop new applications and opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts.
• Translate customer requirements into feasible design solutions.
• Design and analyze mechanical components (concept through production), ensuring form, fit, and function.
• Manage all phases of application development, including scheduling, testing, risk identification, and post-project reviews.
• Maintain close communication with customers to ensure alignment and timely progress.
• Support quoting activities, BOM development, material/process selection, and compliance testing.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver prototypes, tooling, and production parts.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support strategic growth.
• Travel occasionally to customer facilities to resolve technical issues and support sales efforts.
• Promote safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Complete projects on time and as assigned.

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• Growth Participation Units (GPUs): We provide growth participation units (GPUs) to our employees, which represent a share of the company's growth and success. Our GPUs are issued to all employees and as we increase the value of our business, they grow in value as well. When our current private equity firms sells the company, GPUs will be paid out, with all employees sharing in the profits from the sale.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree