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Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for a Program Manager (Sporting).
Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. This position is located in our San Diego or Salt lake City facility and reports to the Segment Director.
Position Summary:
Ownership of Projects, Customers, and Initiatives from Conception to Closure. Responsible for the Project’s Outcome. Defines the clear vision for the Project. Provides support and removes roadblocks for the project team.
Create budget, schedule, and technical plans for fulfilling customer requirements for products
Define the approach by which products or components will be designed, engineered, tooled, fabricated, and/or inspected to meet requirements specified by customers
When required, define product requirements and specifications in conjunction with, or for, customers
Define method by which conformance to product or program requirements will be demonstrated (quality buy-off)
Track project budget, schedule, and technical performance at appropriate intervals to ensure successful end results are achieved
Support company-wide planning of manpower, cash flow, and shipments to ensure proper allocation of resources.
Create purchase orders and/or vendor statements of work, and/or vendor requirements to ensure procured products and services meet all requirements to achieve program goals
Manage customer relationships using Salesforce and create written proposals to customers to complete a statement of work including:
Estimate budgets in terms of labor hours, materials and outside procured services.
Collaborate with the customer to define the specific tasks to be completed, and final buy-off criteria.
Identify changes of work scope when they are being requested and negotiate corresponding contract changes.
Non-Essential Functions:
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
BS or BA degree in an engineering or materials science discipline; OR more than 15 years of experience in development of manufacturing processes of advanced materials
Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience of establishing budgets and/or tracking expenditures and profit
Experience in communicating with customers and problem solving
Basic knowledge of composite materials and processing methods
Other Requirements
Strong work ethic, self-motivation, and positive, team-oriented approach to business
Sporting Product Experience including firearms, motorsports and/or other sports equipment.
Technical Knowledge: Scope, cost, schedule, and risk identification
Strategic Management: Understand planning, prioritization, and the best management method for each project. Understanding corporate goals and how the project ties into the business
Leadership and Soft Skills: Motivate and guide teams.
Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Must be a US Person (Resident Alien or US Citizen).
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.
Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!
Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. Rock West Composites holds employees safety as a high standard and strictly enforces a No Drug and Alcohol Policy and pre-employment and random drug testing
If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.
