Who we are: 

Ever wonder who brings the entertainment to your flights? Panasonic Avionics Corporation is 1 in the industry for delivering inflight products such as movies, games, WiFi, and now Bluetooth headphone connectivity!  How exciting would it be to be a part of the technology that delights millions of people in an industry that’s here to stay! If you want to learn more about us visit us at www.panasonic.aero. And for a full listing of open job opportunities go to www.panasonic.aero/join-us/.

• Management of Business-Related Seat Vendor Activities

• Liaise TSO related to KPI’s

• Support RMA Team with Liaison with Seat Vendors

• Support Certification and liaise tech data submittal performance, and NOC management with Seat Vendors

• Review Overall Performance (SLA/RMA)

• Support internal meetings with internal groups

• Support Process Improvement / Development / Implementation

• Coordinate meetings with Cert./Eng. Dept.

• OTD, Tech Data Submittal/Rejections, Response Times

• Monitor/Document Business Agreement activity

• Ensure consistent and proper business processes are followed in accordance with departmental procedures and company policy

• Provides Internal managers status on Seat Vendors performance

• Technical Support for Seat Vendors, Airline Customers & OEMs

• Perform as engineering liaison for development & integration of Panasonic in seat IFE

• Manage the relationship between Panasonic and the assigned external customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term business relationship

• Support PMO, Certification, Engineering & Marketing to coordinate program requirements

• Support PMO & Engineering of Seat program milestone meetings

• Document & report program related items

• Review all installations meet the Panasonic engineering requirements

• Provide technical guidance and assistance to Seat Vendors in troubleshooting & resolution of IFE Seat Testing

• Review mechanical, electrical & software installation documentation to ensure specifications and requirements are met

• Provide field inputs into Quality, Engineering & Products concerning technical product issues, installation, or documentation related problems. Collect data required by the internal departments to evaluate the issues

• Coordinate design requirements and review applications for seat testing solutions

• Provide technical requirements to the Software Engineering Tester team

• Customer Requirements/Program Support

• Develop and maintain program plans and/or procedure that identify work scope

• Act as communications focal point to the Seat Vendors, and Internal Functional Departments and/or OEM as required

• Ensure that certification and technical data requirements are defined and coordinated

• Maintain superb communications between Panasonic and Seat Vendors by regular follow-up status reviews and correspondence

• Interdepartmental Communication and Support

• Coordinate closely with all functional departments and provide a status on the key initiatives related to agreed deliverables related to overall performance requirements

• Identify all potential critical delays and provide appropriate and timely notification

• Work closely with all functional departments for responding to those changes that may impact schedules

• Ensure superb communications between Panasonic internal and external customer are maintained within Panasonic standards

• Leadership

• Arrange and attend internal/external meetings and technical reviews as required

• Assist members of functional organizations by providing direction of program activities and issues resolution(s)

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory guidelines and design requirements of aircraft cabin interiors and aircraft seating, desired

• Ability to apply knowledge of avionic seat design to develop seat integration solutions

• Ability to provide technical direction to project teams

• Ability to carry out assigned responsibilities while working independently and/or closely with peers and supervision

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations, analyze and interpret customer requirements, plan and monitor effectively, and function as a champion for customer satisfaction while managing program performance to meet the needs of the company

• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of software applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VISIO, Project)

• Working knowledge of JIRA or other tracking applications desired

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple programs and issues

• Time management skills and ability to assess issues and escalate if required

• Ability to prioritize daily workload in support of program needs

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to effectively interact with customers and a diverse range of internal organizations

• Possess good verbal & written English language skills

• Ability to work well with people under pressure including people from diverse cultural and political backgrounds

• Outgoing, self-motivated, well organized, and detail oriented

• Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve conflicts and filter conflicting agendas to determine best path forward for resolution

• Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways

• Ability to problem solve

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Prior professional work experience in engineering, software/product development, highly desired

• Practical work experience in the aircraft industry is highly desired

• Seat Vendor/Cabin Interior experience highly desired

Our Principles: 

Contribution to Society Fairness & Honesty Cooperation & Team Spirit Untiring Effort for Improvement Courtesy & Humility Adaptability Gratitude 

What we offer: 

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.

• Knowledge and understanding of regulatory guidelines and design requirements of aircraft cabin interiors and aircraft seating, desired

• Ability to apply knowledge of avionic seat design to develop seat integration solutions

• Ability to provide technical direction to project teams

• Ability to carry out assigned responsibilities while working independently and/or closely with peers and supervision

• Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver effective presentations, analyze and interpret customer requirements, plan and monitor effectively, and function as a champion for customer satisfaction while managing program performance to meet the needs of the company

• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of software applications (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VISIO, Project)

• Working knowledge of JIRA or other tracking applications desired

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple programs and issues

• Time management skills and ability to assess issues and escalate if required

• Ability to prioritize daily workload in support of program needs

• Possess excellent communication and presentation skills combined with the ability to effectively interact with customers and a diverse range of internal organizations

• Possess good verbal & written English language skills

• Ability to work well with people under pressure including people from diverse cultural and political backgrounds

• Outgoing, self-motivated, well organized, and detail oriented

• Creative problem solver with the ability to resolve conflicts and filter conflicting agendas to determine best path forward for resolution

• Resolves a wide range of issues in imaginative as well as practical ways

• Ability to problem solve

• Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Prior professional work experience in engineering, software/product development, highly desired

• Practical work experience in the aircraft industry is highly desired

• Seat Vendor/Cabin Interior experience highly desired

Our Principles: 

Contribution to Society Fairness & Honesty Cooperation & Team Spirit Untiring Effort for Improvement Courtesy & Humility Adaptability Gratitude 

What we offer: 

At Panasonic Avionics Corporation we realize the most important aspects in leading our industry are the bright minds behind everything we do. We are proud to offer our employees a highly competitive, comprehensive and flexible benefits program.