Senior Aerospace Program Manager

Atlas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas seeks an Engineering Program Manager (Level 4 or 5) to oversee complex aerospace manufacturing programs from contract award to production and delivery.

You will act as the primary customer liaison, drive cross-functional teams, and ensure technical, schedule, quality, and cost objectives are met. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this high-impact role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering, MBA, or Program Management preferred.
• 5+ years aerospace/defense/advanced manufacturing experience for Level 4; 8+ years for Level 5.
• Experience managing complex programs with cross-functional teams and direct customer exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex aerospace manufacturing programs from award through production and delivery.
• Serve as primary customer interface for program execution and issue resolution.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and operations.
• Drive introduction of new products into manufacturing ensuring readiness across departments.
• Coordinate activities to achieve technical, schedule, quality, and financial objectives.
• Review drawings, specs, changes, and configuration requirements for compliance.
• Identify risks, develop mitigations, and resolve issues proactively.
• Prepare and present executive-level status reports and recovery plans.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Customer interface

Program management

Aerospace expertise

Communication skills

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Manufacturing processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering or MBA

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CATIA V5

Job description

Atlas seeks an Engineering Program Manager (Level 4 or 5) to oversee complex aerospace manufacturing programs from contract award to production and delivery.

You will act as the primary customer liaison, drive cross-functional teams, and ensure technical, schedule, quality, and cost objectives are met. Strong communication and leadership are essential for success in this high-impact role.