Program Manager

We are looking for a Program Manager to join our Shelby team!

As our Program Manager you will act as the General Manager for the assigned program(s) with an emphasis on New Product Introduction (NPI) for Electro-Mechanical Systems.  As part of NPI structured implementation, you, in conjunction with the Project Engineer, will lead the program through all phases of development of the new product (TIM’s, PDR’s, CDR’s, Qualification, and Transition to Production). You will be the main point of contact for the customer and is directly responsible for Schedule, Cost, and Performance of assigned programs.  Additionally, you will be required to coordinate with multiple departments and facilities across various geographic locations to assure alignment of customer requirements.   

Location: Shelby, NC

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Referral Program I Competitive Pay I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge

Performs Program Management duties per structured New Product Introduction procedureSingle point of contact for customer to address all program needsManage scope creep of new development programsCoordinate with various departments and\or facilities to implement customer initiatives or prepare for customer reviewsUnderstand and communicate to all stakeholders the key business contractual items that impact program profitabilityMonitor financial health of program and coordinate action plans with other departments and facilities to execute strategies to achieve profitability targetsDevelopment and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (both external and internal)Maintain delivery schedules and forecasts for programResponsible for Accounts Receivable performance of customerEnsures acceptable turn time on customer returnsCoordinate and support, as required, proposal efforts, contract negotiations, budget inputs, and management reporting requests

What You Bring

Five (5) to seven (7) years experience in a Program Management or Project Engineering. Previous experience in leading NPI programs with motorized mechanical actuators and associated electronic controller for aerospace applications per RTCA DO-178 and DO-254 specifications.Four (4) year degree BA/BS/ME or job related experience.Must be a US Citizen.Clear communication and strong leadership capabilities to guide groups and individuals toward common project objectives.

Who We Are

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright Actuation Division designs, manufactures, and supports electro-mechanical actuation products and systems for use in demanding applications in Aerospace, Defense and Industrial Automation markets. Our market leading solutions help improve the reliability, efficiency and performance of our customers' operations and platforms, as well as reducing their environmental impact with energy efficient electro-mechanical designs and technology. For the Aerospace market, we supply actuation systems for flight control, landing gear, utility and other applications on both commercial and military aircraft. In Ground & Naval Defense markets, we support a wide array of applications ranging from door assist, ramp and hatch actuation, weapons handling systems, radar and launch platform actuation, and robotic (AUV/ROV) actuation.

To learn more, please visit us at About | Actuation Division | Curtiss-Wright (cw-actuation.com)

*Please note, benefits are country specific and may vary from location to location.

No unsolicited agency submittals please.  Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal.  Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.  

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening.  In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn. 

Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.