Project Manager-Aerospace

Accurate Tooling Solutions; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Tooling Solutions is seeking an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to lead complex aerospace manufacturing and tooling projects from contract award through final delivery. This role requires strong knowledge of the aerospace industry and the ability to manage customer expectations, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and experienced working within AS9100 environments with demanding quality and delivery

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Project Management experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Experience with AS9100 quality systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace tooling and manufacturing projects from kickoff through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for aerospace customers.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and production teams.
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful execution.
• Lead customer meetings and provide regular project status updates.
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to minimize impact.
• Review engineering changes and assess schedule, cost, and resource impacts.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and aerospace quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace industry

Customer communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Outlook/Project)

ERP systems

Project management software

Job description

Accurate Tooling Solutions is seeking an experienced Aerospace Project Manager to lead complex aerospace manufacturing and tooling projects from contract award through final delivery. This position requires a strong background in the aerospace industry and the ability to successfully manage customer expectations, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, customer-focused, and experienced working within AS9100 environments while managing projects with demanding quality and delivery requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage aerospace tooling and manufacturing projects from kickoff through completion
• Serve as the primary point of contact for aerospace customers
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules, milestones, and deliverables
• Coordinate activities between engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and production teams
• Monitor project performance, budgets, and timelines to ensure successful execution
• Lead customer meetings and provide regular project status updates
• Identify project risks and implement corrective actions to minimize impact
• Review engineering changes and assess schedule, cost, and resource impacts
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, specifications, and aerospace quality standards
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence efforts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Project Management experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, tooling, fabrication, machining, and assembly operations
• Experience working within AS9100 quality systems
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer relationship skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Project
• Experience with ERP systems and project management software preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered