Program Manager Jobs in Wenatchee, WA (NOW HIRING)

The Company:

Pacific Aerospace & Electronics (PacAero) is seeking an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Program Manager to join our team. A successful candidate is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology, performance, and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future!

PacAero’s core businesses include an array of electronic connectors and housings for the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero is primarily located in Wenatchee, WA with a remote manufacturing site, Bonded Metals, located in Sequim, WA. Working together, we employ proprietary technologies, best practices engineering, and specialized manufacturing techniques to produce hermetic connectors and electronic packaging that perform in the world’s most extreme environments. PacAero’s products are hard at work in medical components, such as cardiac-function devices, on key aerospace & defense programs, in space and deep below the earth's surface.

The Position:

Job Summary

Under the guidance of a manager or other senior staff members, develop and apply advanced and innovative engineering and production solutions to address the product needs of present and future customers.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am to 2:30pm. Salaried Exempt.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with all employees.
• Willingness to adapt work schedule to company needs.
• Consistently at work and on time.
• Following company handbook policy and company’s cell phone policy.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Observe safety regulations and follow protective equipment requirements. Report hazardous observations to your lead or supervisor.

IPT Program Manager Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across departments to support product development and business objectives.
• Identify and develop new applications and opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts.
• Translate customer requirements into feasible design solutions.
• Design and analyze mechanical components (concept through production), ensuring form, fit, and function.
• Manage all phases of application development, including scheduling, testing, risk identification, and post-project reviews.
• Maintain close communication with customers to ensure alignment and timely progress.
• Support quoting activities, BOM development, material/process selection, and compliance testing.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver prototypes, tooling, and production parts.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support strategic growth.
• Travel occasionally to customer facilities to resolve technical issues and support sales efforts.
• Promote safe work practices and regulatory compliance.
• Complete projects on time and as assigned.

Benefits:

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

At PacAero, we strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment, and our benefits package is a reflection of this commitment. Our benefit offerings include:

• Insurance Benefits: We provide our employees with access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and long-term care to ensure they can prioritize their health and well-being.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe in the importance of work-life balance, so we offer generous PTO allowances that accrue with each pay period so that our employees can rest and recharge, spend time with family and friends, or pursue personal interests.
• Paid Holidays: We recognize the importance of spending time with loved ones during holidays, so our employees receive paid holidays to celebrate and enjoy these moments.
• 401(k) w/ Matching: We offer a 100% match, up to 4%, to help our employees save for their future.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurances: We want to ensure that our employees are protected in case of unexpected circumstances, and provide short-term & long-term disability insurances, entirely employer paid.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in continuous learning and development and offer tuition reimbursement to support our employees' educational goals.
• Additional Perks: Our employees enjoy a range of additional benefits such as dependable work schedules, overtime opportunities, term life & AD&D insurance, corporate gym membership discounts, and more.

Due to ITAR Requirements, all PacAero employees must be classified as US Persons and are required to show proof upon hire. *U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 of the ITAR: U.S. Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). It also means any corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, or any other entity, organization or group that is incorporated to do business in the United States.

PacAero provides equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to successfully perform in this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

Essential:

• Read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Good computer skills.
• Must be able to retain information.
• Must have legible handwriting.
• Dependability: Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
• Take responsibility for own actions.
• Identify process improvements.
• Requires minimal supervision to perform everyday tasks.
• Demonstrates strong independent thinking with problem solving skills.
• Effectively give completion dates.
• Support company/management decisions.
• Offers help when needed.
• Understand the effects of process deviation.
• Able to advise management of policy violations.
• Seeks out duties to ensure you are consistently productive.
• Ability to multi-task and make independent observations regarding the tasks at hand.
• Ability to grasp new concepts without extreme repetition.
• Ability to explain/define problems or issues clearly.

Education/Previous Experience Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.S. in mechanical engineering and/or business preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and Teams preferred

Work Environment

• Noise: Primarily office work, minimal noise.
• Safety hazards: None when following standard procedures and material safety data sheets.
• Contaminants: None.
• Protective gear: None.
• Shift work: Monday through Friday 7:00am-4:00pm, with after-hour availability as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: Typical for office work.
• Lifting: Less than 10 lbs.
• Manual dexterity: Fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination are necessary for manipulating tools, using microscopes.
• Repetitive motion: None.
• Precision and vision: Suitable for microscope use and office work.
• Stamina: Typical for office work.

In addition, all employees of PA&E are expected to:

• Promote teamwork and cooperative effort.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and unobstructed work area.
• Understand and apply appropriate quality improvement processes.