Aerospace Manufacturing Program Manager

LMI Aerospace, Inc.; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid holidays

PTO

Health insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Sonaca North America is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead assigned programs and manage a multi-functional PM team. You will ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining or exceeding program financial profitability.

Responsibilities include developing and executing program plans, coordinating with Sales, Proposal, and Production, and overseeing contract management and KPI tracking. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of PM/PMO experience in manufacturing (aerospace preferred).
• Experience with MS Project/Planview and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Program(s)/Project(s), develop and execute Plans, monitor deviations and recovery actions.
• Lead multi-functional PM team (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing) to foster collaboration and performance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Proposal and Production as needed.
• May serve as the customer SPOC and manage the relationship.
• Assist with first-line contract management and negotiate impacts.
• Track KPIs: financial margin, On Time Delivery (OTD), quality metrics.
• Provide monthly KPI dashboards to top management; weekly project reviews.
• Establish internal/external networks to solve complex issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the PM system.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Business or Engineering Management

Tools

MS Project

Planview

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sonaca North America is seeking a Project/Program Manager to lead assigned programs and manage a multi-functional PM team. You will ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining or exceeding program financial profitability.

Responsibilities include developing and executing program plans, coordinating with Sales, Proposal, and Production, and overseeing contract management and KPI tracking. Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential.