Project Manager

**About the job Project Manager - Machining & Mechanical Assembly (Aeronautical)**:
For our customer in FRANCE, a company specializing in the supply of parts and sub-assemblies dedicated to the aerospace industry, we are looking for a **PROJECT MANAGER FOR MACHINING / MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY (AERONAUTICAL SECTOR)**.

**GENERAL INFORMATION**:

- The position may require geographical travel to clients and suppliers (Europe and Morroco).
- A good level of French language proficiency is required.

The company specializes in:

- Machining, sheet metal work, and assembly of complex metallic parts and sub-assemblies.
- Machining of complex 5-axis parts (up to 12 meters), in aluminum and hard metals.
- Aerospace sheet metal work / boiler-making qualified for Nadcap heat treatment.
- Assembly of aircraft sub-assemblies (structural riveting).

**JOB POSITION**
- Participate in defining the project organization: human and material resources, budget, schedule, tasks and milestones, etc.
- Participate in developing the project risk map.
- Define project tracking indicators.
- Ensure the execution of tasks by each project stakeholder under optimal conditions.
- Ensure compliance with the budget allocated to each project line.
- Ensure the delivery of deliverables at each project milestone.
- Conduct project reviews with a specific focus on incurred costs and encountered difficulties.
- Participate in the development of schedules for new projects (FAI/DVI).
- Ensure adherence to these schedules until series production.
- Ensure the start of programming in accordance with defined internal schedules.
- Ensure that technical articles are properly created, MRP configuration is aligned with customer requirements, and FAI/DVI orders are launched properly.
- Ensure timely material and component procurement.
- Monitor the progression of production phases (machining, subcontracting, etc.).
- Alert the Development Management in case of schedule deviations and propose recovery solutions aligned with various departments and customer requirements.
- Support the Quality Management in scheduling necessary actions (FAI/DVI files, approval requests, waiver requests) during initial part production.
- Ensure parts are shipped to the customer according to commitments made.
- Conduct business reviews for new parts (collect and compile all phase cycle times, material purchase parts, surface treatment or component data) and report findings to the Development Management.
- Propose actions to improve product costs and feasibility.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Acts as the primary interface point with the client.
- Acts as the internal "multi-disciplinary" interface point between Industry, Development Management, Logistics Management, and Quality Management for monitoring and/or initiating new markets.
- Ensures compliance with the commercial policy. Participates in progress review meetings with the client for all new developments and, when necessary, during series production.

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- Bachelors degree +2 or Engineering degree.
- 3-5 years of working experience as a project manager or project technician in the same field.
- English is mandatory; French is a plus.
- Knowledge of machining (milling/turning), product process, and mechanical assembly - business relations (Sales).
- Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and willingness to think outside the box.
- Ability to efficiently manage and communicate with cross-functional teams.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Good negotiation, conflict management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to quickly adapt to the client.
- Mandatory Workvisa or EU Citizenship