Defense Aftermarket Project Manager Job at Trident Maritime Systems-Heavy Equipment Group in Kingsford, MI

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Benefits include but are not limited to:

• 401K contribution
• Long Term & Short Term Disability, Basic Life at no cost to the employee
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• Fitness company contribution
• Referral Bonuses
• Education Reimbursement
• Company Events
• Excellent PTO policy

                                                     
                       

JOB TITLE:   Defense Aftermarket Project Manager         

PLANT/DEPARTMENT:                                                      DIRECTED BY:   
Defense Aftermarket                                                              Director of Defense Parts & Service

IMPORTANT WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:   External Customers, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Subcontract Management, Accounting, Program Management, Engineering

DIRECTS:  No direct reports

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:  Manage the scheduling, cost, technical performance, and customer
interface of Defense Aftermarket parts orders through effective communication and direction of internal functional departments.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Maximize sales in Defense Aftermarket while maintaining margin targets
2. Accurately & quickly respond to Requests for Quotation (RFQs) for aftermarket parts orders
3. Review incoming orders to ensure the contract requirements match what was quoted
4. Coordinate with Contracts Administrator to review contract requirements and necessary flow downs before accepting orders
5. Communicate quality, schedule, and budget requirements to internal departments (Purchasing, Manufacturing, etc.) and ensure a successful plan is in place to deliver on time and at or under budget
6. Monitor and manage quality, schedule, and cost performance of orders, implementing recovery plans & solutions as needed.
7. Provide professional and timely customer service regarding order updates, contract modifications and problem resolution.
8. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED/SPECIAL NOTES:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation and problem resolution skills
• Excellent customer service telephone skills, especially in providing prompt answers to customer inquiries
• Knowledge of defense contracting adequate to understand and communicate requirements
• Basic ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Planning and project management skills to effectively develop and communicate a plan for successful order delivery meeting all requirements
• Computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word, and ability to learn ERP system.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• None

Equal Opportunity Employer of Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities/Affirmative Action Employer.
We comply with Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.