Project Manager – Qualification and Certification

About the Role

As a TBGA Project Manager (PM), you will be a valued and trusted member of The Barnes Global Advisors advanced manufacturing consultancy, working directly with the Director of Programs, and the ADDvisor® team. The PM is a driver of strategic company goals and a leader of customer success who effectively harnesses the potential of the team to deliver value to the customer to create a world-class product. Project Managers at TBGA are accountable for the successful execution of projects by managing schedule, cost, and scope while adhering to established program processes. They lead cross-functional teams, foster collaboration, and ensure high-quality outcomes through proactive engagement with both internal teams and external customers. PMs serve as the primary point of contact for the customer, driving communication, alignment, and project success from planning through delivery. The PM shall be responsible for the integration and execution of programs on time and on budget, delivering high-quality customer value that is consistent with the TBGA brand as a trusted partner.

The team culture is innovative, creative, and fast-paced. Members of the team need to be adaptive to the ever-changing requests of customers and the evolution of the industry. This role is part of a collaborative team, but a candidate with a “self-starter” personality will thrive.

Responsibilities:

  • The PM will support project execution across TBGA’s additive manufacturing part, process, and material qualification and certification portfolio acting as a project manager.

  • The PM will act as a technical resource to aide in broad programmatic efforts to outline and establish success criteria for various qualification and certification objectives as a means to meet contractual requirements to high customer satisfaction.

  • Lead project planning and execution for AM qualification and certification engagements, managing scope, schedule, and deliverables across technical and programmatic workstreams.

  • Coordinate with Navy program offices, technical authorities, and OEM partners to align qualification strategies with applicable requirements and fleet readiness objectives.

  • Develop and maintain qualification plans, test matrices, and supporting documentation in accordance with relevant standards and customer-specific requirements.

  • Track and manage open actions across multi-disciplinary teams including materials engineers, NDE specialists, and supply chain stakeholders.

  • Support risk identification and mitigation planning related to material, process, and product qualification activities.

  • Facilitate working group meetings and technical reviews, ensuring clear documentation of decisions, action items, and rationale.

  • Monitor compliance with applicable standards (e.g., MIL-SPEC, NAVSEA technical specifications, industry AM standards) and flag gaps for resolution.

  • Develop and present status briefings, program reviews, and milestone reports to government and internal leadership stakeholders.

  • Support proposal development and scope definition for new Q&C engagements, including work breakdown structures and resource estimates.

  • Identify opportunities to transfer qualification approaches and lessons learned from adjacent sectors (e.g., aerospace, energy, medical) to Navy AM programs.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing engineering projects, from design through production and deployment.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering management, manufacturing systems engineering, or related field

  • Experience independently leading or coordinating technical or business initiatives and projects as a lead or project manager

Desired Skills and Competencies:

  • Advanced technical or business degree

  • Demonstrated experience managing technical projects in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, oil and gas, or medical devices — with direct exposure to qualification, certification, or compliance-driven workflows.

  • Familiarity with AM processes (LPBF, DED, WAAM, etc.) and the material and process variables that drive qualification complexity.

  • Ability to read and interpret technical standards and specifications, and to communicate their implications to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience operating at the interface between engineering teams and government or customer program offices.

  • PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials preferred; experience with defense acquisition frameworks (DAU, JCIDS, etc.) a plus.

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen. No dual citizenship.

Location & Travel Requirements:

  • Remote

  • Up to 25% travel

About The Barnes Global Advisors (TBGA)

The Barnes Global Advisors is the largest independent additive manufacturing engineering consultancy. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, TBGA has presence on six continents and across the United States. TBGA helps companies work through their AM adoption via strategy, design, leadership, training, metallurgy, economics and communications; and is comprised of seasoned specialists with 350+ years of combined experience in additive manufacturing.

It is TBGA's policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate against anyone and do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, marital status, military status, veterans, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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