Program Operations Manager (Onsite)
Location
El Segundo, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$118,000 - $225,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-28
Responsibilities
- Support Operations as a key focal for F-35 production and development activities.
- Execute day-to-day program operations tasks to meet cost, schedule, quality, and delivery targets.
- Partner with Engineering and Supply Chain to assist in requirements flow-down and contribute to producibility improvements.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and Transition-to-Production efforts.
- Provide input to design teams to address cost, yield, and manufacturability considerations.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of various documentation and risk-reduction tools.
- Monitor material status and collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve shortages.
Job Requirements
- University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 5 years of experience.
- Experience working across functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Ability to influence and coordinate with cross-functional partners.
- Experience with program production schedules and identifying manufacturing risks.
- Working knowledge of SAP, PRISM, or equivalent MRP systems.
- Familiarity with PFMEA, PPAP, and APQP (AS9145) processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.
