Aerospace Project Manager

Actalent; Washington; On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short/long-term disability

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Aerospace Project Manager to lead manufacturing and engineering programs from launch to delivery. You will manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and customer expectations while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams.

Responsibilities include creating schedules, tracking costs, and ensuring contractual compliance, with extensive collaboration across functions. On-site Bothell, WA project environment with clear communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in aerospace/manufacturing/engineering/defense/industrial environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical field.
• Experience leading technical programs with engineering and production teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Strong planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Experience working with customers and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace projects from kickoff through production readiness and customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams.
• Ensure deliverables meet customer requirements, quality standards, and contracts.
• Manage risks, issues, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track costs, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Support sourcing and supplier coordination to maintain timelines and budgets.
• Serve as primary contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and customers.
• Maintain project documentation, action items, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Scheduling and budgeting

Customer communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/PM/related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

CAD systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Aerospace Project ManagerOverview

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead aerospace manufacturing and engineering programs from project launch through final delivery. This role is responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and customer expectations while coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead aerospace projects from kickoff through production readiness and customer acceptance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, milestones, and resource plans.
• Coordinate activities across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams.
• Ensure project deliverables meet customer requirements, quality standards, and contractual commitments.
• Manage project risks, issues, and change requests throughout the project lifecycle.
• Track project costs, forecasts, and overall financial performance.
• Support sourcing and supplier coordination activities to maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide regular project status updates to leadership and customers.
• Maintain project documentation, action items, lessons learned, and reporting requirements.
• Drive problem resolution and decision‑making to support successful program execution.
• Support installation, integration, testing, and delivery activities as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical field.
• 2+ years of project management experience within aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, defense, or industrial environments.
• Experience managing technical programs involving engineering and production teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Strong understanding of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Experience working directly with customers and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting aerospace manufacturing, tooling, structures, systems integration, or production programs.
• Familiarity with engineering drawings, CAD systems, and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience coordinating supplier deliverables and subcontracted work.
• Understanding of configuration management and engineering change processes.
• Experience with project financial tracking, forecasting, and earned value principles.
• Exposure to defense, government, or other highly regulated industries.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bothell, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bothell,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic informat