Aerospace Program Lead — High-Impact Projects

Ascent Aerospace, LLC; Santa Ana (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

PTO

401k Match

Job summary

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of capital equipment projects for aerospace applications. The role covers design, build, and installation of tooling, automation, and full line integration for aircraft manufacturing.

The PM will coordinate with internal teams to meet schedule, cost, and performance targets, maintain an Integrated Master Schedule, and communicate risks and opportunities while driving profitability.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or related field required with focus in PM.
• 5+ years in a Program/Project Management role.
• Strong verbal & written communication with solid presentation skills.
• Ability to read blueprints/CAD models and understand GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of capital equipment projects from design through build and install.
• Own Integrated Master Schedule using MS Project and ensure schedule adherence.
• Build and maintain strong external and internal customer relationships.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Excel

CAD/blueprints

GD&T knowledge

P&L understanding

Negotiation

Microsoft Office

Contract basics

Organized / detail-oriented

Security clearance readiness

US ITAR compliance awareness

Education

BS Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing Technology, Industrial)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Ascent Aerospace is seeking a Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of capital equipment projects for aerospace applications. The role covers design, build, and installation of tooling, automation, and full line integration for aircraft manufacturing.

The PM will coordinate with internal teams to meet schedule, cost, and performance targets, maintain an Integrated Master Schedule, and communicate risks and opportunities while driving profitability.