Program Manager - Production Automation

Job Description

Job Description

Griffon Aerospace, a leader in the exciting Unmanned Aerial System industry, is seeking a Product Manager to lead manufacturing improvement initiatives across our UAS production lines, including process development and manufacturing automation. This role will own project execution across both internal manufacturing initiatives and external customer-facing deliverables, coordinating engineering, production, and quality functions to keep programs on schedule, on budget, and aligned to contract requirements. The growing Madison, AL based small business is seeking innovative individuals who want to join an up tempo, maker culture that proudly provides products and services to support the American Warfighter!PRIMARY PROJECT FOCUSServe as program manager for manufacturing capacity and process improvement initiatives, owning schedule, budget, risk, and deliverable tracking from kickoff through executionCoordinate inward-facing manufacturing initiatives supporting UAS production, including process development, materials/process qualification, and production line readinessLead manufacturing automation projects, coordinating with engineering, production, and outside vendors from concept through implementation to reduce touch labor and improve repeatabilityManage outward-facing program activities, including customer status reporting, milestone reviews, and coordination with government program officesPartner with engineering and production to resolve materials, process, and manufacturing issues affecting cost, schedule, or qualityDrive risk identification and mitigation across assigned projects, maintaining risk registers and escalating issues proactivelyDESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE5+ years of project or program management experience in aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturingBackground in materials and process engineering, such as composite fabrication, metallics, bonding/adhesives, or manufacturing process qualificationExperience managing production line stand-ups, process development efforts, or manufacturing scale-up projectsExperience with automation projects such as robotics, CNC integration, or fixture/tooling developmentFamiliarity with UAS/UAV production environmentsPMP certification or equivalent formal project management trainingFamiliarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologiesExperience with ERP/PLM systems (e.g., Visual ERP, ePDM) and CAD-adjacent documentation workflowsREQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCEBachelor 's degree in engineering, materials science, business, or a related technical field; equivalent experience will be consideredProven ability to plan, schedule, and execute multi-disciplinary manufacturing projects on time and on budgetStrong working knowledge of project management fundamentals, including scope, schedule, risk, and budget managementManufacturing experience, with working knowledge of materials and process considerations affecting production (e.g., composites, metallics, finishing, or assembly processes)Ability to coordinate across engineering, production, quality, supply chain, and outside contractors/vendorsStrong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management, customers, and government representativesAbility to manage multiple concurrent projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environmentProficiency with project management and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project or similar)JOB LOCATIONMadison, Alabama, United StatesPOSITION TYPEFull- Time/Regular/SalaryCOMPENSATION/BENEFITSCompetitive Salary/Comprehensive Benefits PackageUS CITIZENSHIP REQUIREDYesABILITY TO OBTAIN SECURITY CLEARANCEYes