Your role in helping us shape the future:
As an Intelsat Commercial Aviation Senior Principal Industrialization in the Production Operations and Global Supply Chain group you will be the primary interface to the Engineering and Program Management teams with the responsibility for the successful execution and transition of Airborne products throughout the product lifecycle. You are well-versed in Production and Contract Manufacturing (CM) environments and will be the liaison between Global Supply Chain and Program Management.
Intelsat's programs like our users span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus. As a Senior Principal Industrialization at Intelsat you lead complex multi-functional Airline products from prototype to production. You plan requirements with internal customers and usher programs through the entire program lifecycle. This includes working with the Program Manager (PM) and Engineering teams to develop supplemental schedules drive tasks and clearly communicate goals within the Production Operations and Global Supply Chain teams. Your programs often spans offices time zones and hemispheres and it's your job to keep all the players coordinated on the program's progress and deadlines.
Are you up to the challenge?

• Plan and execute prototype builds (LRU/box and aircraft engineering level) and ensure that products transition to production within cost quality and schedule parameters.
• Collaborate with Product Reliability and Engineering to create RCCA for product failures and implement product improvements related to performance and reliability.
• Lead cross-functional teams within the Production and Global Supply Chain group to prepare for production ramp and/or product transitions from prototype to production.
• Drive production readiness with internal teams and external partners via gate reviews throughout the product lifecycle.
• Develop supplemental schedules that drive program execution within the Production and Global Supply Chain groups.
• Represent Production and Global Supply Chain during the ECR ECO and CCB process to ensure that initial design releases and design changes are executable from both a DFx and Schedule perspective
• Ensure that design changes are executed in accordance with the ECO change function throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive DFx throughout the product Lifecyle which will include Design For: Manufacturing Test Procurement Repair Station and Logistics.
• Negotiates tasks and schedule spans on prototype builds to ensure that program schedules document all tasks and are achievable for the Production Operations and Supply Chain teams.
• Provide support for products in a sustaining environment ensuring that ECOs are incorporated into the design without impacting cost schedule or quality.
• Drive Advanced Material Ordering (AMO) process during to prototype phase to ensure that materials are procurable within the specified amount of time set forth in the program schedule.

You should definitely have:

• BA/BS degree in Engineering Supply Chain or Operations. MBA or MS Preferred in Industrial Systems Mechanical Electrical Engineering Supply Chain Operations Engineering or other relevant fields.
• 5 years of industry experience in one or more of the following fields: New Product Introduction Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Operations Development Program Management or Operations Engineering.
• Available for up to 25% travel
• Experience in working with global and cross-functional internal and external teams.
• Experience in Sourcing Engineering Quality Manufacturing and program management
• Knowledge of typical Hardware BOMs Engineering drawing interpretation process documentation and assembly and test processes.
• Exposure to or has led cost build up evaluations
• Electronics end of life and obsolescence management experience
• Strong Knowledge in Engineering Change Management and Configuration Management.
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Understanding manufacturing processes
• Ability to work in a diverse and dynamic environment
• Strong negotiation and influential skills
• Ability to present data effectively
• Excellent analytical quantitative reasoning problem solving creativity and strategic skills.

It would be nice if you had:

• Prior experience with electromechanical manufacturing in an Avionics or in a regulated industry.
• Program/Project Management Experience for electromechanical projects. PMP certification a plus!
• Agile Product Lifecycle Management strongly preferred.
• Composite Development and Manufacturing experience
• FAA Part 21 / Part 145 Aerospace experience

What it's like to work with us:
Intelsat is connecting the world and transforming the satellite and inflight connectivity landscape by reaching beyond the traditional satellite industry. We are defining new products that will open new profitable markets. We connect the aviation industry and air travelers with innovative technology and applications and we do it all in a high-energy environment that welcomes the next challenge. To help us reach this goal you should be a bold thinker who will perform a key role in shaping Intelsat innovation for years to come.
• We emphasize personal and professional growth
• Awesome benefits including PTO medical tuition reimbursement and training

• Flexible work arrangements

• Fun diverse and inclusive culture

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• Company description: Intelsat is the largest provider of fixed satellite services worldwide. We enable providers of media telecom and government services to deliver information and entertainment to people at home in the office or on the move. On a day-to-day basis Intelsat supplies video data and voice connectivity in approximately 200 countries and territories for approximately 1 800 customers many of which Intelsat has had relationships with for over 30 years. Some of the world's leading media and communications companies multinational corporations Internet service providers and government/military organizations hallmark Intelsat's customer base. Customers access capacity through extensive service offerings which include transponder services hybrid managed services combining satellite capacity and terrestrial facilities and channel services.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Vets and Disabled