MANUFACTURING PROJECT ENGINEER/MANAGER – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Aerodyn; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus incentives

Weekly paychecks

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Employer-paid medical options

401(k) match

Job summary

Aerodyn Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer/Manager to lead complex R&D aerospace hardware projects in Indianapolis, IN. You will own projects from quote to delivery, coordinating manufacturing engineers, schedulers, quality, design engineers, machinists, and vendors to meet quality, budget, and schedule targets, while serving as the customer’s main contact.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of engineering experience, with strong mechanical aptitude and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of engineering and industry experience (preferred).
• Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with Epicor or similar ERP system is preferred.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook).
• Excellent oral, written, and technical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects for complex R&D hardware from quote through delivery.
• Build detailed quotes and handle contract review on every assigned project.
• Develop the manufacturing flow, identify risks, and plan mitigations.
• Coordinate internal resources and ensure tooling/fixturing readiness.
• Own customer communication on schedule, technical issues and scope changes.
• Manage outside vendors and resolve delays and technical issues quickly.
• Track profitability in Epicor and maintain weekly S&S reporting.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvement.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Self-direction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Epicor

Microsoft Office

Job description

MANUFACTURING PROJECT ENGINEER/MANAGER – NORTH AMERICA, INDIANAPOLIS, IN

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead projects for complex research and development aerospace hardware. You’ll own each project from quote through delivery, coordinating manufacturing engineers, scheduling, quality, design engineers, machinists, and outside vendors to meet quality, budget, and schedule, and you’ll be the customer’s main point of contact throughout.

Shift Options:

1st Shift

Salary Range:

$80,000-$110,000 (+ for the right candidate)

What We Offer:

• QuarterlyBonus Incentives
• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/MedTimeOff
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Active Insurance BenefitsWithin Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities

What You’ll Do:

• Lead manufacturing projects for complex R&D hardware from quote through delivery.
• Build detailed quotes and handle contract review on every assigned project.
• Develop the manufacturing flow, identify risks, and plan mitigations.
• Coordinate internal resources and make sure tooling and fixturing are ready on time.
• Own customer communication on schedule, technical issues, and scope changes.
• Manage outside vendors and resolve delays and technical issues quickly.
• Track profitability in Epicor and keep weekly S&S reporting current.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvement.

What Makes You a Fit:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of engineering and industry experience (preferred).
• Experience leading projects across multiple departments and vendors.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system (preferred).

What You’ll Have:

• Challenging, one-of-a-kind aerospace hardware programs.
• Real ownership of the project and the customer relationship.
• A capable team of engineers, machinists, and quality staff behind you.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years prior engineering and industry experience preferred.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must be customer-focused and able to work with customers and understand/respond to their needs.
• Must demonstrate the ability to act in a professional manner no matter the circumstance.

Aerodyn is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Aerodyn are always looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals who want to challenge themselves in an exciting and evolving company. We offer extensive training and exposure to leading technologies across multiple sites, you will have the opportunity to grow and expand your skill set.