Additive Manufacturing Project Manager

Job Summary

• Development and execution of AM technical project scope of work, plan, schedule and budget in support of the AM application development engineering team efforts, as well as for internal IRAD, externally-funded CRAD, process improvements, internal/external communication, training and production-related projects.
• For assigned projects, act as primary Point of Contact (POC) between AM team and the several stakeholder teams/programs, providing a threshold level of AM expertise and representation throughout the execution of the projects, and coordinate participations of other Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as needed.
• Primary owner of AM-related project schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Driving communications, team alignment meetings and task coordination between all project stakeholders for AM-related projects, such as Manufacturing groups (machining, fabrication, integration, lamination, tooling engineering, etc.), Engineering groups (design, CFD, AIG, M&P, etc.), Quality and Metrology, Program offices, as well as with upper management.
• Coordination of project execution with external suppliers/partners, as well as with DoD customer representatives when applicable.
• Develop project tracking metrics and tools to facilitate reporting at all levels (working teams & leadership) and facilitate team growth.
• Provide basic level of knowledge support on AM technologies as POC on a project team setting, while leveraging the AM team’s SMEs effectively as required. Technologies that should be supported by this role include (but not limited to): Fused Deposition Modeling – FDM, Selective Laser Sintering – SLS, Laser Powder Bed Fusion – LPBF, Binder Jet (sand), LSAM/BAAM, Direct Energy Deposition – Wired (DED-W), SLA, DLP, MJF and other AM technologies.
• In collaboration with AM application engineering, keep records of project engagements, technical application best practices and lessons learned, and develop associated AM application growth metrics and best reporting practices for visibility at AM MFG group, stakeholders and leadership levels, up to executive level.
• As needed, participate and drive communication initiative to promote AM knowledge transfer and awareness across the GA&A company.
• In collaboration with AM application engineering, develop, maintain and communicate AM application library using intranet & AI tools/platforms.
• Closely work with all internal AM technology work cells and AM Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, M&P, Stress engineering, and other internal stakeholders to ensure best project flow.
• Support AM manufacturing engineers with their respective AM technology process improvement projects (as applicable) by developing strategies, plan, and help drive those to completion.
• Work closely with procurement, production planning and logistics stakeholder in the execution of AM application projects.
• Participate, support and drive multiple R&D projects connected to application development efforts.
• Tracking project budgets and spending.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors in Business Administration or related discipline and nine or more years of progressively complex experience in the project administration field with at least three of those years in project management. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in technical/engineering project management involving several different stakeholders (non-direct reports). A minimum of 3 years of direct engineering-related project management is required.
• Basic working knowledge of AM industrial and prototyping technologies relevant to this role (e.g. FDM/FFF, SLS, LPBF/DLM/DMLS/DMLM, DED, EBM, BJT, and others) and their associated post-processing workflows.
• Experience with Microsoft Office PowerPoint, Project, Excel and Visio. Alternate project management software solutions are equally valuable.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both verbally and in written form to both technical and non-technical audiences, especially regarding manufacturing processes, engineering issues and proposed changes, and quality issues and dispositions.
• Demonstrated ability to form new partnerships, to connect with new stakeholders and to keep engaged.
• Working knowledge of application development workflows for either aviation, aerospace, space, defense industries is highly valued.
• Direct experience with trade study assessments, business case development and communication are highly preferred
• Direct or tangential experience with AM production industrial environment (production-level AM), specifically with FDM and/or SLS and/or metal-LPBF and/or DED production printing is preferred.
• Ability and interest in learning and mastering new AM technologies, in alignment with GA-ASI’s AM roadmap and upcoming applications.
• Direct experience with conventional mechanical CAD designs, drawings and GD&T.
• Working knowledge with part manufacturing process workflows, including but not limited to: production planning, engineering file controls, master routing, quality and inspection methodologies and technologies (e.g. CT scanning, other NDT, blue scanning, CMM, roughness, etc.).
• Working knowledge of conventional manufacturing processes (complementary to AM processes, such as CNC machining, coating, plating, infiltrating, painting, injection molding, casting, investment casting, etc.) is a great advantage for this role.
• Working knowledge and familiarity with AI-based solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities and multiple concurrent projects.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design engineering processes is a great advantage.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems SAP and PLM such as Windchill/Teamcenter is an advantage.
• Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Must be self-driven, like to innovate, with a desire to learn.
• Ability to understand and influence others, develop a plan and rally a team around it, lead small team.
• Able to work extended hours and travel occasionally as required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.

• Internal Title: Project Manager II
• Experience Level: Senior (8+ years)
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time Salary
• Workstyle: Onsite
• Pay Range Low: 90,500
• Pay Range High: 155,375
• Job Category: Program/Project Management
• Travel Percentage Required: 0% - 25%
• Relocation Assistance Provided?: Yes
• Clearance Required?: Desired
• US Citizenship Required?: Yes
• Clearance Level: Secret
• Employee Referral Bonus Amount: 1000.00