Program Manager Intern

Overview

Senior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world's largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. We design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.

Senior plc is an international engineering solutions provider with 19 operating businesses in 11 countries, traded on the London Stock Exchange. We are committed to ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, and aim to foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with opportunities for professional growth.

What is the scope of this person's responsibilities?

To assist the New Product Development (NPD) team in daily work and to complete special assignments. The Program Management (PM) function has responsibility for new product development, new customer acquisition, fiscal/contractual requirements flow-down and management, IPT team leadership, and providing commercial oversight and guidance to internal functions. This role reports to the Head of Commercial Strategy with dotted-line supervision by one or more Program Managers.

• Support the NPD team in developing new products, supporting existing products, and improving team and company efficiency.
• Commercial support of development programs (drive and close program/project action items).
• Program management contributions toward program execution.
• Production support (expediting production activities, logistics, issue resolution).
• Customer support (preparing program material for customer review).
• Process improvement, automation, and standardization (identify opportunities, capture quick wins).
• Data reduction and analysis (trend analysis, opportunity identification, data-driven storytelling).

• A student working toward, or recently graduated with, a BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Physics. Other technical degrees may be considered.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to apply first principles of engineering and physics to unfamiliar problems.
• Demonstrated leadership and technical competence with examples of execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to break down complex projects into actionable tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills.

• A motivated self-driver; able to work in a team with diverse personalities and skill levels.
• Honest and ethical.
• The internship can lead to becoming a Program Manager or other positions depending on need and aptitude. Historically, about 25% of Engineering and Programs department employees were interns; roughly 50% of interns have been offered positions based on performance and job availability.

• Works hourly, 12–29 hours per week; schedule is flexible to account for coursework and must be agreed with the direct supervisor.
• Works on-site, typically in a cubicle environment.
• Will complete at least one primary project during the term, which will be reported and presented in a team review environment.

Target Hourly Rate = $25.00 /hr

Monday - Friday Part-Time, 1st Shift. We offer a competitive compensation package including base salary, comprehensive benefits, wellness benefits, matching 401K, and paid time off.

Access to facilities is restricted under ITAR and EAR to U.S. Persons and properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants offered conditional employment will provide information to determine eligibility for export controls, and names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List to determine eligibility for controlled technical data. Licensing assessments may be required and could delay start dates.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. EOE M/F/D/V/VEVRAA Federal Contractor