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Rock West Composites, Inc. has an exciting opportunity for aProgram Managerin our Commercial segment, covering Medical device and surgical robotic customers.

Rock West Composites, Inc. is an engineering and manufacturing company dedicated to providing innovative solutions for commercial and government customers. We provide cradle-to-grave services for primary and secondary composite structures. This position is located in our West Jordan, UT office and reports to the Commercial Segment Director.

Position Summary:

The Program Manager-Commercial will lead product/component programs with precision. Guide projects through every stage, setting clear visions and offering support to project teams. Your duties encompass creating budgets, schedules, and technical plans tailored to meet customer needs. With a keen eye on business growth, you'll cultivate relationships with key commercial clients across varied industries, surpassing annual sales targets.

Essential Functions:

• Ownership of Projects, Customers, and Initiatives from Conception to Closure. Responsible for the Project's Outcome. Defines the clear vision for the Project. Provides support and removes roadblocks for the project team.
• Create budget, schedule, and technical plans for fulfilling customer requirements for products
• Define the approach by which products or components will be designed, engineered, tooled, fabricated, and/or inspected to meet requirements specified by customers
• When required, define product requirements and specifications in conjunction with, or for, customers
• Define method by which conformance to product or program requirements will be demonstrated (quality buy-off)
• Track project budget, schedule, and technical performance at appropriate intervals to ensure successful end results are achieved
• Support company-wide planning of manpower, cash flow, and shipments to ensure proper allocation of resources.
• Create purchase orders and/or vendor statements of work, and/or vendor requirements to ensure procured products and services meet all requirements to achieve program goals
• Identify and engage key clients in a variety of industries; Aerospace, Defense, Sports, Maritime, Oil/Energy, etc.
• Exceedannual orders targets via traditional and nontraditional business development methods
• Manage customer relationships using Salesforce and create written proposals to customers to complete a statement of work including:
  • Estimate budgets in terms of labor hours, materials and outside procured services.
  • Collaborate with the customer to define the specific tasks to be completed, and final buy-off criteria.
  • Identify changes of work scope when they are being requested and negotiate corresponding contract changes.

Non-Essential Functions:

Other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• BS or BA degree in an engineering or materials science discipline; OR more than 15 years' experience in development of manufacturing processes of advanced composite materials.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Prefer composites, medical device, or surgical robotic manufacturing backgrounds.
• Minimum 3 years of program management experience. Prefer composite manufacturing environments.
• Experience of establishing budgets and/or tracking expenditures and profit.
• Experience in communicating with customers.
• Strong knowledge of composite materials and processing methods.
  
• US. Person under 22 CFR 120 (due to ITAR Restrictions.
  

Other Requirements

• Strong work ethic and self-motivation
• Technical Knowledge: Scope, cost, schedule, and risk identification
• Strategic Management: Understand planning, prioritization, and the best management method for each project. Understanding corporate goals and how the project ties into the business
• Leadership and Soft Skills: Motivate and guide a team to move in the right direction
• Basic knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must be a US Person (Resident Alien or US Citizen).
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Perks and Benefits:

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
  
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays
  
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement

Compensation:

The pay range for this position falls within $90,000 to $135,000. The final compensation will be determined based on experience, skillset, and other factors permitted by law.

Why should you want to work with us? Rock West Composites cares about our employees! Not only do we offer great benefits to our full-time employees (Medical & Dental 100% employer paid, Vision, Paid Time Off and 401K match), we offer a fun and friendly working environment!

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.

ITAR Requirement:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company's immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact 858-537-6260.