Project Management Intern

Summary of Position

The Project Management Intern (PM Intern) will be responsible for analyzing, optimizing, and tracking operational throughput of Tooling and Equipment across our Michigan Sites, along with elementary tracking of finances and understanding of P&L. The PM Intern will communicate internally and externally on a regular basis to address operational issues with programs and provide standard reports to Project Managers or Leadership as required, in support of program objectives.

• Creating and implementing tracking sheets and Risk Registers (RAILs) to relay critical project information to Project Managers who are focal on the account / project
• Analyzing data to support continual improvement, recognize risk and opportunity, and support developing program objectives
• Support Program Managers with customer‑specific tasks and general reports required by PMs to ensure all changes in programs and outcomes are well documented
• Assist with content and follow‑up needed for financial reports and weekly status reports
• Effectively communicate with Program Management and Leadership regarding financial status, metrics, and deliverables / adherence to ECDs
• Provide meeting facilitation & support, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and communications. Capture meeting minutes and actions and ensuring tracking and follow‑up
• Support Program Manager in preparation of Project reviews, both internal and external
• Any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management

• In process of obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience successfully managing and producing data and deliverables with strict deadlines
• Advanced PC skills and proficient knowledge with Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel and Power Point
• Moderate analytical ability and ability to prioritize / problem solve
• Must be a US Person as defined by 22.C.F.R. for Export Control Compliance

• Aerospace/defense industry experience – regulations and technical
• Qlik View and SAP experience

• Some travel may be required that requires overnight stays

Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation. May access and work in the manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles, vibration, caustic chemicals, and moderate noise level. May be required to travel to other site locations during the workday, work weekends, and work with safe manufacturing processes.

Safety shoes and eyewear are mandatory in the manufacturing area.

Must be able to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to see, talk, hear, touch, feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to walk, stand for short periods, and lift up to 35 lbs, occasionally up to 50 lbs.

Employment is contingent upon passing an employee reference check, criminal background check, and drug screening. This position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of ITAR.

Ascent Aerospace is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members. And will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.