Program Manager at ERA Industries – Elk Grove Village, Illinois

JOB DESCRIPTION – Program Manager

The Program Manager will oversee project plans, coordinate resources, and ensure timely delivery of precision-machined components and assemblies. Responsibilities include managing client communication, monitoring project milestones, addressing issues promptly, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as manufacturing, engineering, and quality assurance to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications:

· Engineering degree in Mechanical. Aerospace, Electrical or related field required.

· 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing in a quality or engineering role (Understanding GD&T)

· Strong project management skills, with expertise in planning, coordination, and communication

· Experience with manufacturing processes, including 5-axis machining, EDM, and material handling

· Knowledge of the aerospace and military industries is highly desirable

· Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

· Experience working with titanium, aluminum, nickel alloys, and stainless steel is a plus

· Proficiency in problem-solving, risk assessment, and decision-making

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills with the ability to effectively train others

· Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

· Exceptional organizational, multitasking skills and attention to detail.

· Outstanding time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP Systems.

Duties & Expectations:

· Oversee the development of programs that support organization’s main objectives.

· Support clients through method development activities.

· Develops short and long-term project planning and maintains project timelines.

· Manages sub-suppliers and internal procedures as it pertains to customer specific requirements.

· Cross functional team member between Engineering, Operations and Quality.

· Participates in product process flow and ensure system accuracy.

· Actively develops and tracks VAVE ideas through collaboration with Operations and Engineering,

· Organizing and participating in meetings and conference calls.

· Monitors projects to ensure goals are met.

· Manage and support multi locations of ERA Industries

· Performs other duties as assigned.

· Supporting Customers / CSRs and providing required data, feedback, support.

· Supporting Dept. Supervisors / GM per their requirements, needs.