Project Manager II - Hybrid at Panasonic

Job Title

Panasonic Avionics Corporation is #1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity! We seek diversity in many areas such as background, culture, gender, ways of thinking, skills and more.

Responsibilities

Responsible for leading cross-functional coordination between PAC design, ABU engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful execution of new product introductions and ongoing product support. Lead cross-functional coordination across PAC, ABU (Osaka), and manufacturing sites (PP/LF/MXO) to support new product development and production readiness. Manage prototype builds, including schedule and quantity control, and ensure smooth execution of pilot runs. Drive resolution of design changes and unexpected issues for both new and existing products through real-time collaboration across teams. Support manufacturability (DFM/FAI) activities and ensure alignment between design and manufacturing requirements. Facilitate PACMAN program coordination, including progress tracking, decision alignment, and executive reporting. Improve operational efficiency by reducing rework, delays, and cost impacts through proactive coordination and issue management. Support communication and alignment across global teams, including frequent interaction with Osaka teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience in project management, product development, or manufacturing engineering. Experience in aerospace or complex product development environment preferred. Strong project management and cross-functional coordination skills. Experience in NPI (New Product Introduction) and manufacturing processes. Knowledge of DFM, FAI, and prototype build processes. Ability to drive real-time decision-making across global teams. Strong communication skills across engineering and manufacturing organizations. Experience working in global, cross-cultural environments. Japanese language capabilities are desirable to assist with cross-functional coordination with the Osaka team.

What We Offer

Paid time off: Exempt Salaried employees receive flexible paid time off. This means that there is no fixed number, range, or limit to the amount of Personal and Vacation Days that may be taken for exempt employees. Non-exempt hourly employees accrue 14 vacation days per year + 7 sick days + 3 personal days. Accrual rate increases with tenure. All employees receive 11 company paid holidays per year. We also close our offices at the corporate level in the U.S. between Christmas and New Year. For operational positions that are expected to work on holidays, we provide additional compensation for hours worked. Health Insurance: Medical insurance offerings from Aetna and Kaiser (CA &HI). Options for Employee Only, Employee + Spouse/Domestic Partner, Employee + Children, or Family. Dental PPO and DMO options & Vision insurance through EyeMed or VSP. 401K with 50% match on up to 8% contribution, full vested from day 1. Washington residents only are eligible for: Washington's Family and Medical Leave program and Washington's Paid Sick Leave program. Other offerings include: Wellness Program, Counseling services, FSA & HSA, Life Insurance for employee, spouse and child, AD&D Insurance, Long-term and Short-term disability, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Dependent Care FLSA, Education Assistance, Commuter Program, Employee Purchase Program, Service Award Program.