Project Manager, Problem Reporting

We are looking for a Project Manager, Problem Reporting to join our Shelby team!

As our Project Manager, Problem Reporting you will, lead the collection prioritization, root cause/corrective action, and reporting of all issues identified during development, requirements validation, design verification, safety of flight and flight certification campaigns of mechanical hardware, electrical hardware and software on new product introduction (NPI projects). This role is part of the Sensor and Actuation divisions electrical and software team, reporting to management of that department. You will have passion and experience leading teams in a matrix engineering organization.

Location: Shelby, NC

Salary: $113,900 to $164,500 + bonus opportunity

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in NC. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

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

• Lead a team of development engineers (electrical, software and mechanical) through safety of flight and certification campaign.
• Focusing on issues identified during the certification process and leading team of engineers to do rapid root cause/corrective actions of all issues and problem reports created.
• Additionally, the need to prioritize major issues from minor issues and ensure all issues are being resolved accordingly.

What You Bring

• Must be a US Citizen
• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, or
  equivalent) is required.  Electrical and/or software is strongly preferred
• A master’s degree in mechanical, electrical, software, or aerospace engineering or a
  master’s degree in business administration, or equivalent is preferred.
• 7-10 yrs of experience in design engineering and/or technical project management is
  required.
• 7-10yrs of experience in the aerospace, defense, industry is preferred.
• 7-10yrs of experience in requirements-based development per aerospace industry guidance
  (i.e., ARP-4754, DO-254, DO-178, DO-160) for safety-critical systems and equipment
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross functional teams allocated to a team leader with
  dotted line reporting responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience leading communication with customers on technical topics,
  project progress, and issue resolution.
• Demonstrated experience using Jira Data Center software for problem reporting and task
  management
• Demonstrated experience using MS Project for project planning
• Demonstrated experience leading root cause / corrective action initiatives via 8D, A4, 5-why, Ishikawa, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in managing open problem reports per FAA/EASA guidance (i.e.,
  AC20-189 / AMC 20-189)
• A track record of delivering results on time and within budget.
• A track record of developing and maintaining key performance indicators for a project team
  to drive execution and results relentlessly.
• A track record of developing technical talent, demonstrating servant leadership practices,
  and advocating for team members success.
• A willingness to perform other duties as assigned

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.

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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 is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

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