Associate Program Manager

Hazelett Corporation designs and manufactures continuous metal casting equipment used around the world. Our strip-casting machines combine mechanical, electrical, heat transfer, and automation systems to produce materials used in automotive components, aluminum foil, lead-acid batteries, and copper wire and cables. We support our equipment throughout its life cycle, from facility installation design through installation, commissioning, and ongoing field service.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As the Associate Program Manager, you will help plan and coordinate engineering projects from initial requirements through installation and commissioning. This entry-level opportunity is suited to someone who enjoys organizing technical work, communicating across teams, and developing the skills to manage projects that advance Hazelett’s casting technology.

This position is onsite for the first 3–6 months of training, with the option for a hybrid schedule afterward.

Travel to customer sites and other project locations is required approximately 10–20% of the time.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Partner with Sales & Marketing and Engineering to document requirements and develop cost estimates and schedules in response to requests for quotations.
• Develop project plans for customer contracts and internal development projects, including documented requirements, a program master schedule, budget, resource plan, and risk assessment.
• Work with Engineering to keep project execution aligned with the project plan.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing to develop and coordinate build schedules.
• Coordinate with the Process team to plan installation and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate project activities and address issues that could disrupt the design team’s focus on developing solutions that meet customer needs.
• Lead team meetings and design reviews.
• Report project progress to internal stakeholders at agreed intervals.
• Communicate directly with external customers and component suppliers.