AS 9100, Aerospace and Defense, Capacity Management, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Finance, Insurance, Machine Tool, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project/Program Coordination, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Sales, Status Reports, Supply Chain Operations, Time Management
Job Overview:
Reports to: General Manager
Location: Seattle, WA & Everett, WA
Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
Job Summary: The Program Coordinator / New Program Integrator serves as the primary point of contact for new and transitioning aerospace programs. In this role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate new customer requirements, processes, approvals, and production workflows into Valence’s operations in Seattle and Everett. You will ensure that new programs launch on time, meet rigorous quality and compliance standards (including AS9100, NADCAP, and customerâspecific approvals), achieve target margins, and support our mission to be the most trusted partner in aerospace surface finishing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the integration of new customer programs from contract award through production readiness, including detailed planning, risk assessment, and milestone tracking.
- Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to translate customer specifications (drawings, process requirements, approvals, timelines) into actionable internal plans.
- Coordinate the setup of new part numbers, routings, work instructions, tooling/masking requirements, chemical processing parameters, and quality controls.
- Facilitate internal and external kick-off meetings, program reviews, and gate reviews to ensure alignment and progress.
- Track and report on program status, risks, issues, and key performance indicators (KPIs) such as on-time delivery, first-pass yield, and cost performance.
- Support customer communications regarding program milestones, changes, and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, customer, and Valence quality requirements during program launch.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and lessons learned to enhance future program integrations.
- Assist in capacity planning and resource allocation for new programs across multiple facilities.
- Other duties as assigned by the General Manager
Requirements:
- Education: High School Graduate or General Education Degree (Required)
- 1+ years of program coordinating
Benefits:
- Compensation Range: $28.00 - $34.00
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Basic Life, Supplemental Life Insurance, 401k with a 3% Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- 7 Holidays and 2 Floater Holiday
- On-the-job training
- Join a great company with opportunities for growth!
Work Environment:
Temperatures in the work environment can fluctuate with outside weather conditions. Due to the manufacturing environment, Personal Protection Equipment may be required including safety glasses, goggles, aprons, rubber boots, gloves, and a respirator (provided by Company).