{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"62b96ac42f641ea1be2ebf22","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/62b96ac42f641ea1be2ebf22","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/62b96ac42f641ea1be2ebf22","title":"Program Manager 2","description":"Program Manager II\n\nLocation: Brea, CA\nDepartment: Program Management\nSchedule: Full-Time, On-Site\nPay Range: $95,000–$105,000 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 II manages assigned customer programs of moderate complexity within an aerospace composites manufacturing environment. This position independently coordinates routine program activities, monitors schedules and performance, resolves operational issues within established guidelines, and works with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery.\n\nJob Accountabilities\n\nManage assigned customer programs, coordinating activities and resources to meet established schedules, budgets, quality requirements, and delivery commitments.\n\nMonitor program milestones, production progress, costs, and risks; identify potential delays or performance issues and coordinate corrective actions.\n\nServe as a primary point of contact for assigned customers regarding routine program activities, status updates, delivery schedules, and issue resolution.\n\nCoordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain to resolve routine operational issues and maintain program execution.\n\nMaintain program documentation, performance reports, schedules, and action items; escalate complex technical, financial, or customer matters as appropriate.\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\nMinimum 2 years of relevant experience in program management, project coordination, manufacturing operations, or a related field.\n\nAerospace, composites manufacturing, or other regulated manufacturing experience preferred.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.\n\nEffective written and verbal communication skills, including direct customer interaction.\n\nAnalytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise judgment within established procedures.\n\nAbility to interpret program schedules, production requirements, and basic financial or performance data.\n\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn ERP and program management systems.\n\nOther Qualifications\n\nAbility to independently manage routine program activities with limited day-to-day supervision.\n\nAbility to recognize and escalate issues outside established authority.\n\nAbility to maintain productive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.\n\nFamiliarity with manufacturing schedules, production planning, and customer requirements 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. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.\n\nDay Shift","company":"Applied Composites","rawCompany":"applied composites","city":"Brea","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-06T10:44:49.193Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"},{"code":"11-3051.00","title":"Industrial Production Managers","slug":"industrial-production-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336413","title":"Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-aircraft-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"336411","title":"Aircraft Manufacturing","slug":"aircraft-manufacturing"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Manager 2","description":"Program Manager II\n\nLocation: Brea, CA\nDepartment: Program Management\nSchedule: Full-Time, On-Site\nPay Range: $95,000–$105,000 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 II manages assigned customer programs of moderate complexity within an aerospace composites manufacturing environment. 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