Project Manager

Project ManagerBird-Johnson Propeller Company proudly manufactures propellers for the U.S. Navy's largest and most advanced ships. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the purchasing, construction, and installation of capital equipment integral to producing highly technical, mission critical products. This is an exciting opportunity to develop valuable skills and gain hands on experience within a world class organization at the forefront of naval manufacturing. Joining our team will provide you with a strong foundation for a successful and rewarding career in a dynamic and innovative industry.The benefits of becoming a project manager and process engineer at Bird-Johnson include:Leading the construction of a $30M world-class Center of Excellence (COE3) and overseeing the installation of two state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC machines.Being part of a team responsible for manufacturing 90% of the U.S. Navy's surface fleet propellers and a significant portion of submarine propulsors.Collaborating with highly skilled U.S. Navy technical personnel, gaining invaluable industry knowledge and experience.Presenting project updates to flag officers and senior Department of Defense (DoD) executives, as Bird-Johnson's equipment supports critical products for the defense industry.Key responsibilities include:Leading and managing a cross-functional team to deliver a new manufacturing facility as part of the Pascagoula COE3 project, including coordinating site acceptance tests for three large machine tools.Ensuring clear and consistent communication of project goals, milestones, and targets to external contractors and internal stakeholders.Monitoring and reporting on key business performance metrics (KPIs) related to the project, including project spend/forecast versus budget, milestone adherence, resource utilization, risk management, gate approvals, and delivery of business case benefits.Developing technical documentation for foundry, machining and quality operations. Maintaining accurate control plans, standard work instructions, and process flow diagrams.Creating routings in production control software that accurately reflect operations; analyzing production data to support process improvements and root cause investigations.Participating in cost reduction initiatives and operational improvement activities under the guidance of the Director of Metallurgy and Special Projects.Prioritizing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards in all site activities, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.Qualifications and experience include:Associate degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 5+ years of project management or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, ORBachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 3+ years of project management or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, OR9+ years of relevant project management experience in a manufacturing environment in lieu of a degree.U.S. citizenship is required, as eligibility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is mandatory for this role.Preferred qualifications include:Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or relevant project management experience.Education or experience in metal casting, machining, or large-scale manufacturing.Proficiency in scheduling software and basic computer applications (e.g., word processing, internet, email, and electronic data retrieval).Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled