Project Manager

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, and defence and space agencies worldwide. At Magellan we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value.

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual and invest in our employees.

When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!

Job Title: Project Manager

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Glendale specializes in the manufacturing of precision magnesium and aluminum sand castings. We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager. The ideal candidate will combine a technical background along with project management skills to plan, organize, lead and control all aspects of operational projects, including facility expansion and addition of new work cells to support new business and increased customer demands.

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling resources, procedures and protocols to achieve goals.
• Administer all aspects of time-limited, short term, specific, business initiatives that result in operational improvements, and interface with cross functional departments to resolve process-related problems.
• Organize and direct activities of Cross Functional Teams
• Facilitate, manage and track all projects related to budget, cost savings, capacity, utilization of equipment and purchase of new equipment etc.
• Working with cross functional teams, as applicable, to provide training for improvement processes.
• Writing technical reports, maintaining open issues list, and communicating confidentially to all levels of business, both written and verbal means.
• Develop projects plans to achieve specific goals or solve daily problems, by defining scope, identifying stakeholders, defining constraints (budget, material, people, equipment, other)

Position Requirements

• Degree in mechanical, materials metallurgy or industrial engineering.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in Manufacturing environment, Aerospace Manufacturing
• Must be familiar with problem solving techniques, e.g. 5 WHY’s, Fishbone Analysis, etc.
• Highly organized with strong Project Management Skills
• Creative/outside the box thinker
• Detail oriented
• Approachable with excellent communication skills
• Team player, able to manage conflicts
• Ability to challenge the status quo and provide recommendation with supporting data
• Proficient in Solid Edge and technical sketching
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proven experience in construction project coordination or project management.
• Strong understanding of construction process, safety regulations, and codes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Why Magellan?

• Competitive Salary
• Attractive Benefit Package
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Plan

Confidentiality

Magellan Aerospace respects the privacy and confidentiality of personal information provided by candidates and shall not disclose to any external parties unless legislated.

Magellan Aerospace is committed to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities for all. We welcome all applications without regard to social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or religious belief, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state/province, or local law.

If you require an accommodation during the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let your Human Resources point of contact know and we will work with you, to the best of our ability to meet your needs.