Title:  Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engineering (Product Integrator)

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Manufacturing Engrg (Product Integrator)

Job Code: 38010

Job Location: Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Product Integrator (PI) will lead and represent the Operations team across multiple manufacturing sites in developing and executing transition plans for development stage programs.

This role will be the primary interface with key team members to ensure alignment of Operations and Program objectives relative to schedule, cost, and performance/quality. The PI will serve as the voice of operations during the development phase of the program and be the cost account manager (CAM) for operations. When applicable, the PI will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs. The PI will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Primary conduit between program office and the Operations organization for development, production and/or spares/repairs activity on assigned programs, driving overall program plan and day-to-day results.
• Holds authority and accountability for the technical, cost, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of all Operations scope on the assigned program.
• Demonstrated understanding and practice of Earned Value Management, serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for managing and reporting on cost and schedule of Operations scope on assigned programs. Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements and promoting Lean initiatives that drive cost savings.
• Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Manufacturing, etc.) and the program office to promote successful action planning and execution.
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure all Mfg and Production Readiness Reviews are performed on assigned programs as applicable.
• Effectively manage performance and key deliverables across a matrix organization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior experience leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior experience leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment. . In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior experience leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment, 
• 4 years’ experience with execution of earned value management (EVM); Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses.
• 2 years’ experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations. Operations Planning, Manufacturing Process Flow, Shop Orders or Quality Assurance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in identifying process constraints, developing improvement plans, and process to improve.
• Program Budget & Department Budget Management Experience.
• Project and/or Program Management experience is desired.
• Continuous Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.
• Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) Management.
• ERP/MRP experience (Supply & Demand).

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