Program Lead - Aerospace Manufacturing

Consolidated Precision Products Corp; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Precision Products Corp in California is seeking a Program Lead – Aerospace Manufacturing. This entry-level leadership role offers hands-on experience in program execution, cross-functional coordination, and communicating with senior leadership.

You will gain exposure to aerospace manufacturing and repair processes, work with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and have room to take on broader program ownership as you prove your abilities.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take ownership and accountability for results.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence progress without direct authority.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, production coordination, or program management preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate aerospace program deliveries through backend operations to support customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor and expedite castings through NDT and other processing to meet delivery targets.
• Track program progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive solutions to minimize delays.
• Provide daily program status updates to upper management on delivery commitments, risks, priorities, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality to ensure successful program execution.
• Maintain program tracking, follow up on action items, ensure accountability across departments.
• Develop understanding of aerospace manufacturing and repair processes and customer requirements.
• Take ownership of assigned programs and grow into higher leadership over time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership mindset

Learning mindset

Aerospace experience

Job description

Hourly: $25-29 range depending on experience, OT expected

Position Overview

This position is designed as an entry-level leadership opportunity for a high-potential individual who wants to build a career in aerospace manufacturing. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in program execution, cross-functional coordination, delivery management, and communication with senior leadership.

Program Lead – Aerospace Manufacturing

Hourly: $25-29 range depending on experience, OT expected

Position Overview

This position is designed as an entry-level leadership opportunity for a high-potential individual who wants to build a career in aerospace manufacturing. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience in program execution, cross-functional coordination, delivery management, and communication with senior leadership.

As the individual develops their skills and demonstrates strong performance, there will be opportunities to take on broader program ownership, increased leadership responsibilities, and potential advancement into higher-level leadership positions.

We are looking for someone with the drive to learn, the discipline to execute, and the ambition to grow into a future leader within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate aerospace program deliveries through backend operations to support customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor and expedite castings through Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and other required processing operations to meet delivery targets.
• Track program progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and proactively drive solutions to minimize delays.
• Provide daily program status updates to upper management, including delivery commitments, risks, priorities, and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues and ensure successful program execution.
• Maintain accurate program tracking, follow up on action items, and ensure accountability across departments.
• Develop a strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing and repair processes, customer requirements, and internal operating procedures.
• Take ownership of assigned programs and demonstrate the ability to manage increasing levels of complexity and responsibility over time.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a willingness to take ownership of results.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and influence progress without direct authority.
• Comfortable communicating program status, identifying risks, and escalating issues to leadership.
• Strong desire to learn, develop leadership skills, and pursue long-term career growth within the organization.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, production coordination, or program management is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with aerospace repair processes, including XR, Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), and welding, is a plus but not required.

Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) is an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large “function critical” products. CPP provides its customers with a “total solution” source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: http://www.cppcorp.com/

Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future.

This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position