About this job

GKN Aerospace is the world’s leading multi-technology tier 1 aerospace supplier. With 50 manufacturing locations in 15 countries, we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers. We design and manufacture innovative smart aerospace systems and components. Our technologies are used in aircraft ranging from the most used single aisle aircraft and the largest passenger planes in the world to business jets and the world’s advanced 5th generation fighter aircraft.

GKN Aerospace is a global engineering business. Every time you travel by air almost anywhere in the world, it is likely that GKN is helping you on your way. We design, manufacture and service systems and components for original equipment manufacturers around the world. We are continuously evolving, pioneering new technologies and reinventing existing ones, stretching ourselves to be better in everything we do.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

• Work closely with Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Commercial, Business Development, Technology and Operations in Integration Product Team to lead/manage existing production program through a significant growth phase.
• Oversee Bids/Proposals in conjunction with the Commercial and Business Development teams and coordinate development of cost budget, schedule and technical compliance meeting customer requirements whether internal or external.
• Responsible for completion of statement of work for the program, including R&D, detailed design, development and qualification testing, certification, first article approvals, initial deliveries and production ramp up to full rate production.
• Responsible for tracking, reporting and managing cost, schedule, PLP and scope within the program and coordinating resource requirements with the multiple departments in the IPT, performed in accordance with the GKN Lifecycle Gate Process.
• Customer liaison, coordinating design/specification changes ensuring achievable Design for Manufacture, messaging performance challenges and recovery plans for delivery risks, and solicit customer support for actions needed to move product and program reviews.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the program interface to the customer – facilitate the appropriate internal functions to interface with appropriate counterparts at the customer. Field majority of customer communication including technical, schedule and commercial issues or requirements.
• Coordination and development of cost, schedule and compliance for bids and proposals in conjunction with the IPT – work with the GKN Parent and within the SSA to grow classified program presence with the customer
• Engage internal resources to ensure completion of the program on schedule. Gain commitments from functional leaders for the needed resource allocations in a matrix environment.
• Communicate the program requirements and goals to each person within the IPT and set & enforce consistent expectations, highlight and support the removal of roadblocks within the given parameters of the organization.
• Monitor and manage program performance, document and work with the team to solve problems that arise, ensuring that the program remains on schedule and delivers a high-quality product to the customer on-time, and within budget.
• Monitor, track and manage any program changes, ensuring that customer-generated costs are captured, documented and communicated for appropriate actions by the applicable functions.
• Report on program progress to customer, involved internal participants, GKN Parent stakeholders and senior management.
• Prepared to perform duties outside of direct job description in order to meet program commitments.
• Lead and manage direct reports including performance reviews and development objectives

Profile

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline required.  Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent field of engineering.
• 10 years of Program or Program Management Experience.
• 5 years of experience in Military Aerospace/Large government Program Environment.
• Knowledge of Program Management, Risk Management, and MS Project required.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Must be a US Citizen due to program security clearance requirements and/or SSA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience working on Lockheed Martin Programs/F-35 program preferred.
• Rate Ramp Up Program experience preferred.
• Operations leadership and 6 sigma/Continuous Improvement experience preferred.
• Experience working inside an SSA organization preferred.
• Prior career experience as a fast jet pilot preferred.