Aerospace Manufacturing Program Manager

Actalent; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 59,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple engine and technical manufacturing programs from order through delivery. You will coordinate engineering, operations, logistics, supply chain, and leadership teams, track schedules and budgets, and manage long-lead materials to meet customer commitments.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project and program management across complex manufacturing programs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management, with ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering environments with complex BOMs and production schedules.
• Familiarity with EV/MSP/Risk & Opportunity management and contract types (firm fixed price).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple customer projects and programs from initiation to delivery.
• Serve as primary customer contact, provide clear status updates and manage expectations.
• Define scope with customers and BD teams, develop plans, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Track schedules, labor hours, and budgets; manage long-lead materials and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and vendors to keep projects on track.
• Lead meetings, remove roadblocks, and drive cross-functional alignment on priorities.
• Prepare change orders and maintain proper documentation of scope changes.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Influence without authority

Manufacturing knowledge

Organizational skills

MS Project

MS Office

AS9100/ISO9001

Earned Value Management

Education

Engineering/Business degree

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple engine and technical manufacturing programs from order through delivery. You will coordinate engineering, operations, logistics, supply chain, and leadership teams, track schedules and budgets, and manage long-lead materials to meet customer commitments.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority in a fast-paced environment.