Project Manager

Project Manager
Description
Bird-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:

Lead the construction of a $30M world-class Center of Excellence (COE3) and oversee the installation of two state-of-the-art 5-axis CNC machines.
Be part of a team responsible for manufacturing 90% of the U.S. Navy’s surface fleet propellers and a significant portion of submarine propulsors.
Collaborate with highly skilled U.S. Navy technical personnel, gaining invaluable industry knowledge and experience.
Present 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:

Lead and manage 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.
Ensure clear and consistent communication of project goals, milestones, and targets to external contractors and internal stakeholders.
Monitor and report 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.
Develop technical documentation for foundry, machining and quality operations. Maintain accurate control plans, standard work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
Create routings in production control software that accurately reflect operations; analyse production data to support process improvements and root cause investigations.
Participate in cost reduction initiatives and operational improvement activities under the guidance of the Director of Metallurgy and Special Projects.
Prioritize Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards in all site activities, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.

Qualifications and experience:

Associate degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 5+ years of project management or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing with 3+ years of project management or process engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, OR
9+ 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

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).