MANUFACTURING PROJECT ENGINEER/MANAGER – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead projects for complex research and development aerospace hardware. You’ll own each project from quote through delivery, coordinating manufacturing engineers, scheduling, quality, design engineers, machinists, and outside vendors to meet quality, budget, and schedule, and you’ll be the customer’s main point of contact throughout.

Shift Options

1st Shift

Salary Range

$80,000-$110,000+ (+ for the right candidate)

What We Offer

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• Weekly Paychecks
• Industry-Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/Med Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Active Insurance Benefits Within Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities
  
  

What You’ll Do

• Lead manufacturing projects for complex R&D hardware from quote through delivery.
• Build detailed quotes and handle contract review on every assigned project.
• Develop the manufacturing flow, identify risks, and plan mitigations.
• Coordinate internal resources and make sure tooling and fixturing are ready on time.
• Own customer communication on schedule, technical issues, and scope changes.
• Manage outside vendors and resolve delays and technical issues quickly.
• Track profitability in Epicor and keep weekly S&S reporting current.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvement.
  
  

What Makes You a Fit

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of engineering and industry experience (preferred).
• Experience leading projects across multiple departments and vendors.
• Customer-focused, clear communicator.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system (preferred).
  
  

What You’ll Have

• Challenging, one-of-a-kind aerospace hardware programs.
• Real ownership of the project and the customer relationship.
• A capable team of engineers, machinists, and quality staff behind you.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years prior engineering and industry experience preferred.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must be customer-focused and able to work with customers and understand/respond to their needs.
• Must demonstrate the ability to act in a professional manner no matter the circumstance.
  
  

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

Aerodyn is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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