Engineering Project Manager

Textum OPCO, LLC is hiring an Engineering Project Manager for it's Dayton, OH composites manufacturing operation.
At Textum we thrive on developing innovative fabric and multi-dimensional preform solutions for our customers which help to advance their programs and push their technologies to the next level. We have unique expertise in developing textile solutions for extreme environments that we are leveraging for specialty composite production. The industries that we serve include aerospace, space, defense, energy, and infrastructure. Our products include fabrics, preforms, and finished composites for a variety of different performance regimes in those market spaces. We have the experience and expertise to help ensure our customer's success both as a reinforcement provider and through delivery of finished composite parts.
We are looking for a qualified Engineering Project Manager to support technology transition from development efforts into production for high temperature composite manufacturing. This role requires some prior experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with new product introduction and first article validation activities. They will communicate extensively with R&D and participate in part fabrication activities on new technology and they will own the handoff from development to operations personnel and production staff during limited rate production activities. They will be expected to maintain safety and productivity while working within a quality system, and they will support all aspects of production from supply chain management to product delivery. The Engineering Project Manager will be responsible for cost, schedule, and performance accountability on a wide range of projects with different sizes of budget and deliverable part count.
This is a full-time, direct hire position with 1st shift hours.
Textum OPCO, LLC is a drug-free work environment.
Textum OPCO, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or marital status, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Responsibilities

Perform a wide variety of engineering tasks, including but not limited to:
process documentation, product fabrication, supplier coordination, and engineering management

Manage part fabrication activities to cost, schedule, and performance targets
Transition new products from R&D to production
Generate and prepare prints, work orders, and other documents and communicate them to peers and technicians
Train and lead engineers and technicians to complete tasks
Follow new product introduction protocols
Shepherd first articles through validation
Plan 6-12 months ahead for infrastructure and support hardware needs
Help define quality standards for new products
Integrate and coordinate with production scheduling and asset management
Support production staff with troubleshooting and routine subject matter expertise
Support sales staff in quoting and customer interfacing
Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility
Ensure that all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times and maintain a clean and orderly environment
Requirements
Applicants must be exclusive US Citizens
Applicants must be willing and able to apply for and maintain a US DoD Security Clearance
A Bachelor's degree in engineering is required
Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering job is required
Specialization in mechanical, aerospace, composites, textiles, or materials engineering is desired
Experience working with composite materials is a significant advantage
Experience working with advanced textile weaving is a plus
General mechanical/technical aptitude and good manual dexterity required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment autonomously and under pressure and complete all assigned tasks
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and perform basic math calculations
Ability to solve problems using existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks
Can work well with others in a diverse group and foster a cooperative work environment
Possess a working knowledge of MS Office
Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and machinery
Candidates will be required to pass a drug test
Candidates will be required to pass a background check
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Training & Development