IPT Program Lead - Aerospace & Defense Innovations

PacAero; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Job summary

PacAero seeks an IPT Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development efforts in Wenatchee, WA, with occasional travel to customer facilities. You will translate customer needs into feasible designs, manage development phases, and coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver prototypes and production parts.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely progress, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements across projects, with a Monday–Friday schedule and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or a minimum of two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• B.S. in mechanical engineering and/or business preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, and Teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments to support product development and business objectives.
• Identify and develop new applications and opportunities within existing and prospective customer accounts.
• Translate customer requirements into feasible design solutions.
• Design and analyze mechanical components (concept through production), ensuring form, fit, and function.
• Manage all phases of application development, including scheduling, testing, risk identification, and post-project reviews.
• Maintain close communication with customers to ensure alignment and timely progress.
• Support quoting activities, BOM development, material/process selection, and compliance testing.
• Work with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver prototypes, tooling, and production parts.
• Monitor market trends and emerging technologies to support strategic growth.
• Travel occasionally to customer facilities to resolve technical issues and support sales efforts.

Skills

Good computer skills

Dependability

Detail orientation

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

B.S. in mechanical engineering or business preferred

ERP systems experience

Excel, PowerPoint, Salesforce, Teams experience

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Salesforce

Teams

Job description

PacAero seeks an IPT Program Manager to lead cross-functional product development efforts in Wenatchee, WA, with occasional travel to customer facilities. You will translate customer needs into feasible designs, manage development phases, and coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to deliver prototypes and production parts.

The role emphasizes collaboration, timely progress, and adherence to safety and regulatory requirements across projects, with a Monday–Friday schedule and