Share Email Opening Title Program Manager (LSI)  Astronics Subsidiary Astronics Luminescent Systems, Inc   Location Any LSI Division location   Description Job Title: Program Manager (LSI) Department: Engineering Reports to: Director of Engineering Salary Grade: 7 AAP Classification: Professionals FLSA Status: Exempt Revision Date: September 16, 2019 Summary Astronics - Luminescent Systems Inc., a leader in aerospace lighting technology and applications, is expanding our Engineering team at our organization located in East Aurora, NY. Our engineering team designs products for commercial and military aircraft using a variety of lighting technologies (LED, electroluminescent, high intensity discharge, and incandescent). Essential duties and responsibilities This job description does not imply that these are the only duties performed. Employees occupying this position will be required to follow any other related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Lead development projects. The ultimate objective for this position is to successfully lead a technical team in a fast paced, high pressure environment, on assigned product development projects from inception to production. The PM will utilize effective communication, problem resolution, technical decision making, and project management skills to accomplish the objectives. Success criteria for this position will be development of a collaborative working relationship with the technical team and successful completion of the assigned product development projects by meeting customer expectations, product technical performance, and deliverable milestones on schedule, NRE budget, and product recurring design to cost targets. Manage external customer expectations, communications, negotiations, and scope creep. The primary goal of the PM will be to successfully build and manage external customer relationships and expectations to reduce risk to the company utilizing effective communication and management skills. Success criteria for this position will be building or fostering existing relationships with key external customer contacts and management of contracts and engineering change requests based on requested technical changes and/or scope creep eliminating NRE, cost overruns and/or schedule delays. Problem solve, both internal and with the customer both technical and commercial issues. The successful PM will leverage their problem resolution skills, communication skills, problem management skills, and experience to resolve issues in a timely manner with positive concurrence from all sides. Effectively communicate, verbally and in writing, with engineering, operations, upper management and external customers. The PM will provide clear direction, planning, clarification, guidance, decisions, status, and issue resolution utilizing informal email, formal Word & Excel correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, and MS Project as applicable. The candidate must work closely with non-subordinates from all disciplines using effective influence and teamwork. This position will have SOX404 reporting requirements. Other duties as assigned.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and Experience B.S. degree or relevant industry experience is required. 5+ years of multi discipline team leadership experience and product design in manufactured products. Experience in the aerospace industry highly desired Work Authorization/Security Clearance Due to federal contract obligations, must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Does not have any supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a coach and mentor for other positions within the organization. TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS Ability and willingness for up to 50% business travel to divisional locations nationwide and international. Skills Language Skills Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization. Writing Skills The ability to write contract letters, establishing positions, writing scope documents, writing proposals. Mathematical Skills Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measurement, common fractions and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Possess the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands * While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands and or arms to pull handles and push buttons and reach objects. Requirements may also include climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching or crawling. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. *The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time     About the Organization Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, military branches, completion centers, and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. We offer our breadth of technology solutions and services through 11 subsidiary business units and numerous award-winning product brands. Serving our customers is our first priority, and every day we honor this mission with quality, partnership, and energetic global vision.   EOE Statement Astronics is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://Astronics.appone.com

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