Senior Program Manager, Aerospace NPI

Torrey Holistics; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellness offerings

401(k) matching

PTO

Job summary

Torrey Holistics in Burbank, CA is seeking a seasoned aerospace program leader to own complex NPI programs from development through production launch. You will drive schedules, budgets, phase-gate reviews, and risk management while aligning engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and customers.

You’ll manage cross-functional teams across primes and Tier 1 suppliers, ensure ITAR/EAR compliance, and deliver on-time program execution with clear stakeholder reporting and cost control.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing or advanced manufacturing.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, manufacturing and supply chain.
• Knowledge of phase-gate processes and NPI development.
• Fluency with schedule, cost, risk and program execution metrics.
• ITAR/EAR compliance awareness and applicable regulatory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead new product development and production execution from concept through production launch.
• Own schedules, budgets and risk registers; provide stakeholder reporting.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, quality, manufacturing and supply chain.
• Engage customers and primes to maintain alignment on scope and timelines.
• Apply lean phase-gate rigor to accelerate NPI and stabilize production.

Skills

Program leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule management

Cost management

Risk management

Engineering collaboration

Job description

What your day looks like

You’ll take point on complex new product introduction programs in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing setting—owning execution from early development through production launch. Your mornings might start with a phase-gate readiness review, followed by a supplier stand-up and a design-for-manufacture discussion on a complex fabrication. Afternoons are for schedule and cost burn-downs, risk mitigations, and customer touchpoints. Throughout, you’ll align engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, and the customer to keep scope, budget, and timeline on track.

What you’ll drive

• High-visibility aerospace programs spanning commercial, military, and space applications
• Program execution excellence: integrated schedules, budget control, risk registers, and stakeholder reporting
• Cross-functional leadership from concept through production launch in an advanced manufacturing environment
• Customer engagement and communication that builds confidence and strengthens partnerships
• Lean practices and phase-gate rigor to accelerate NPI and stabilize production

What you’ll bring

• 7+ years in aerospace manufacturing or advanced manufacturing, ideally with primes/Tier 1 suppliers
• Proven program/project leadership within engineering and manufacturing environments
• Hands-on experience leading cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, manufacturing, supply chain, customers)
• Fluency in schedule, cost, risk, and program execution metrics
• Background in NPI/product development and phase-gate processes; exposure to complex fabrication

Impact and visibility

Lead new product development and production execution for marquee aerospace programs. Your work will be seen across the organization and by customers who depend on reliable delivery.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive compensation package ranging from $155K plus 10% bonus and comprehensive benefits, wellness offerings, matching 401(k), and PTO.

Compliance

ITAR/EAR Compliance: U.S. Person status required (citizen, permanent resident, asylee, refugee).