Systems Engineering Program Manager

Fiber Materials•Biddeford, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FMI is seeking a proactive, energetic Systems Engineering Program Manager with proven leadership skills to deliver high temperature composite hot structures and thermal protection systems from concept through NPI. As the Systems Engineering Program Manager, you will be accountable for the overall portfolio of Advanced Programs efforts; alignment, coordination and structured maturation of multiple development and demonstration programs supporting company strategic growth and business plans. The Systems Engineering Program Manager will be expected to interface with the cross-functional project teams to ensure programs are executed within FMI’s gated technology development process and will be responsible for leading the verification of program plans, including baselining as well as program execution within the approved cost, schedule, quality and technical deliverables. As a leader within the Advanced Programs organization, additional duties will include developing and deploying Technical Project Management processes and tools in collaboration with the Program, Business Development and Manufacturing Engineering teams. We are looking for a candidate who is a clear communicator and team builder. Someone who is detail oriented yet never loses sight of the customer commitments and strategic value. Above all else, an individual who acts with absolute integrity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, business management or equivalent combination of education and experience
CaPM/PMP Certification
8+ years of progressively complex technical and leadership experience in an advanced manufacturing, prototyping or development engineering environment
Demonstrated success managing advanced technology development programs throughout the product lifecycle
Capable of managing multiple programs simultaneously to ensure proper time phasing of deliverables and alignment with strategic business objectives
Able to effectively communicate, influence and deliver across organizational disciplines and levels
Experience with IMP/IMS, requirements management, risk management, cost account management and reporting
Working experience with product lifecycle management, configuration control and enterprise resource planning systems
Energetic, collaborative leader with excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain a Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree with a focus in Systems, Mechanical, Materials or Manufacturing Engineering
MBA with an emphasis on NPI
Familiarity with advanced materials-based technology development
Familiarity with high temperature carbon and ceramic composites

Responsibilities

Participate in the analysis of contractual deliverables to establish project scope and engineering requirements
Own the Advanced Programs Integrated Master Schedule to drive execution and ensure alignment with department and company strategic objectives
Define and manage product life cycle steps and drive projects thru design and development as well as manufacturing execution
Proactively manage integrated program risk; monitor individual project risks and ensure mitigation plans align with overall strategy
Lead internal program reviews in accordance with FMI standard processes; participate in customer reviews
Regularly report to executive leadership as well as the broader organization the performance and significance of the program portfolio
Identify and control key program to program interfaces and dependencies
Liaise with project technical teams, Quality, Safety, Manufacturing and Operations as well as customers/subcontractors/suppliers to ensure product integrity and manufacturability
Promote and contribute to Continuous Process Improvement initiatives