Project Manager II - Hybrid

Panasonic•Irvine, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are: Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! How exciting would it be to be a part of the innovation that goes into creating technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! With our company’s history spanning over 40 years, you will have stability, career growth opportunities, and will work with the brightest minds in the industry. And we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that will help our organization thrive! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more. If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/. The Position: Responsible for leading cross-functional coordination between PAC design, ABU engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful execution of new product introductions and ongoing product support. This role plays a critical bridge function across organizations, driving alignment, resolving issues in real time, and ensuring on-time delivery with optimized cost and quality. Lead cross-functional coordination across PAC, ABU (Osaka), and manufacturing sites (PP/LF/MXO) to support new product development and production readiness. Manage prototype builds, including schedule and quantity control, and ensure smooth execution of pilot runs. Drive resolution of design changes and unexpected issues for both new and existing products through real-time collaboration across teams. Support manufacturability (DFM/FAI) activities and ensure alignment between design and manufacturing requirements. Facilitate PACMAN program coordination, including progress tracking, decision alignment, and executive reporting. Improve operational efficiency by reducing rework, delays, and cost impacts through proactive coordination and issue management. Support communication and alignment across global teams, including frequent interaction with Osaka teams. The salary range of $119,000 – $199,000 is just one component of Panasonic’s total package. The final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to individual’s knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in project management, product development, or manufacturing engineering.
Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills.
Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of DFM, FAI, and prototype build processes.
Ability to drive real-time decision-making across global teams.
Strong communication skills across engineering and manufacturing organizations.
Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments.
All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace or complex product development environment preferred.
Japanese language capabilities are desirable to assist with cross-functional coordination with the Osaka team.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional coordination across PAC, ABU (Osaka), and manufacturing sites (PP/LF/MXO) to support new product development and production readiness.
Manage prototype builds, including schedule and quantity control, and ensure smooth execution of pilot runs.
Drive resolution of design changes and unexpected issues for both new and existing products through real-time collaboration across teams.
Support manufacturability (DFM/FAI) activities and ensure alignment between design and manufacturing requirements.
Facilitate PACMAN program coordination, including progress tracking, decision alignment, and executive reporting.
Improve operational efficiency by reducing rework, delays, and cost impacts through proactive coordination and issue management.
Support communication and alignment across global teams, including frequent interaction with Osaka teams.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off for exempt salaried employees.
14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days for non-exempt hourly employees, with accrual rate increasing with tenure.
11 company paid holidays per year.
Office closure between Christmas and New Year.
Additional compensation for operational positions working on holidays.
Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser.
Dental PPO and DMO options.
Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP.
401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1.
Washington’s Family and Medical Leave program (Washington residents only).
Washington’s Paid Sick Leave program (Washington residents only).
Wellness Program.
Counseling services.
FSA & HSA.
Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child.
AD&D Insurance.
Long-term and Short-term disability.
Critical Illness Insurance.
Accident Insurance.
Legal Assistance.
Pet Insurance.
Identity Theft Protection.
Dependent Care FLSA.
Education Assistance.
Commuter Program.
Employee Purchase Program.
Service Award Program.