{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"412564e7c0eef51c0f015e06","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/412564e7c0eef51c0f015e06","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/412564e7c0eef51c0f015e06","title":"Program Manager 1","description":"Program Manager I\n\nLocation: Brea, CA\nDepartment: Program Management\nSchedule: Full-Time, On-Site\nPay Range: $80,000–$95,000 annually\n\nAbout AC\n\nApplied Composites (AC) is a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling solutions for the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We support our customers through advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality and operational excellence.\n\nJob Description\n\nThe Program Manager I supports the execution of established, lower-complexity customer programs within an aerospace composites manufacturing environment. Working under the guidance of experienced Program Managers, this position coordinates program activities, monitors schedules, communicates status, and helps resolve routine issues to support customer delivery commitments.\n\nJob Accountabilities\n\nCoordinate assigned customer programs to support established schedules, deliverables, quality requirements, and customer commitments.\n\nMonitor program milestones, production progress, and delivery schedules; identify delays or risks and escalate issues as appropriate.\n\nCommunicate routine program updates to customers and internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain.\n\nMaintain program documentation, status reports, action items, and basic cost or performance tracking records.\n\nAssist in resolving routine program issues by coordinating with appropriate departments and escalating complex matters to senior Program Management.\n\nJob Specifications\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant experience considered.\n\nYears of Experience\n\n0–2 years of experience in program coordination, project management, manufacturing operations, customer support, or a related field.\n\nAerospace, composites manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, including professional customer interaction.\n\nBasic analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to follow established procedures.\n\nAbility to coordinate activities across departments and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.\n\nOther Qualifications\n\nAbility to interpret basic program schedules, customer requirements, and production status information.\n\nAbility to complete routine assignments with guidance and recognize when escalation is required.\n\nFamiliarity with manufacturing processes, production planning, or ERP systems preferred.\n\nAbility to work onsite in a manufacturing environment.\n\nBenefits\n\nAt Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.\n\nAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.\n\nThis position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. 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