Aerospace Project Engineer & Program Lead

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer / Aerospace Program Manager to lead quoting, launches, and customer-facing activities for strategic aerospace customers from proposal through production.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage first-run production parts, ensure AS9100 compliance, and serve as the primary technical and commercial interface, driving growth and long-term account success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and bills of materials.
• Experience with aerospace OEMs/Tier 1/2 suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace quoting and first-run production from award to launch.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for RFQ data.
• Manage aerospace launch programs across Eng, Ops, Procurement, Quality.
• Review contracts by interpreting POs and drawings, identifying requirements.
• Serve as primary customer interface for technical discussions and updates.
• Drive project execution through planning and issue resolution.
• Ensure AS9100 compliance and established procedures.
• Support program launches to grow accounts.

Skills

Aerospace PM

Machining knowledge

ITAR/AS9100

FAI Nadcap

CNC machining

Supplier coordination

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Engineer / Aerospace Program Manager to lead quoting, launches, and customer-facing activities for strategic aerospace customers from proposal through production.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage first-run production parts, ensure AS9100 compliance, and serve as the primary technical and commercial interface, driving growth and long-term account success.