Senior Project Analyst

Composite Factory; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Shift differential

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

Composite Factory in Mooresville, NC is seeking a Senior Project Analyst to partner with Engineering, Manufacturing and Accounting to manage customer-based projects and ensure cost estimates align with profit targets. The role involves reviewing RFQs, analyzing scope and risks, and approving quotes within defined thresholds.

Collaboration with a Project Estimator/Analyst and cost monitoring are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree preferred in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing experience with exposure to project management.
• ERP/MRP software experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident compliant with ITAR regulations.

Responsibilities

• Review RFQs with Engineering and Project Estimator/Analyst to ensure all project requirements are understood.
• Coordinate with Engineering from initial customer requests to review project scope and analyze all potential risks and challenges.
• Work closely with a Project Estimator/Analyst to verify all project costs are covered, and potential factors outside scope.
• Provide final approval – up to a specified project value – for quotes, or set senior management reviews for higher-value projects.
• Develop strategic, long-term process changes to create a more data-driven and efficient quoting process (e.g., software tools, engineering integration).
• Communicate routinely with customers, vendors, and department managers to ensure all relevant parties understand project requirements.
• Assist Purchasing and Planning with quoted estimate information once an order is received.
• Coordinate with Project Estimator/Analyst to review and monitor real project costs.
• Use data to analyze quoting accuracy and provide actionable reports to the FP&A Manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

ERP/MRP knowledge

Attention to detail

US ITAR compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Senior Project Analyst

PROFITABILITY Full Time Professional Mooresville, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1634

Why Composite Factory?

Originally established as Fibreworks Composites in 2009 by Guenther Steiner and Joe Hofmann, we grew to become the largest privately‑owned composite manufacturer in the U.S. In 2019, we launched Composite Factory, an AS9100 / ISO‑certified sister company serving the Aerospace, Aero Structures, Aviation, Defense, and Medical industries—sectors that demand the highest levels of traceability, certification, and quality. Now fully operating under the Composite Factory name, we have united our teams, experience, and capabilities under one brand.

Rooted in motorsports, we are fully vertically integrated, bringing engineering, machining, tool‑making, and production under one roof to deliver advanced Composite Structures with speed, precision, and unmatched quality. Join a team pushing the boundaries of advanced composites and building the future of the industry!

Position Overview:

The Senior Project Analyst will work closely with management from all departments, including Engineering, Manufacturing, and Accounting to manage customer‑based projects. This role will use quote inputs from a Project Estimator/Analyst, and conduct high level reviews of overall project scope to ensure our cost estimates cover all risks and contingencies, while still maintaining business profit targets. This role will also be responsible for following projects through production to ensure costs stay in line with estimates.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review RFQs with Engineering and Project Estimator/Analyst to ensure all project requirements are understood.
• Coordinate with Engineering from initial customer requests to review project scope and analyze all potential risks and challenges.
• Work closely with a Project Estimator/Analyst to verify all project costs are covered, as well as potential factors that might fall outside of intended project scope.
• Provide final approval – up to a specified project value – for quotes, or set senior management reviews of any projects above that value.
• Develop strategic, long‑term process changes to create a more data‑driven and efficient quoting process (i.e. software tools, engineering integration).
• Communicate routinely with customers, vendors, and department managers to ensure all relevant parties understand project requirements.
• Assist Purchasing and Planning departments with quoted estimate information once an order has been received.
• Coordinate with Project Estimator/Analyst to review and monitor real project costs.
• Use data to analyze quoting accuracy, and to provide actionable reports to the FP&A Manager.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What You Will Bring to the Team:

• High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required; associate’s level degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to project management.
• ERP/MRP software experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software products.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize work independently.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or lawful Permanent Resident in compliance with ITAR regulations.

Our Investment in You:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) matching after 6 months tenure
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and sick days
• Employee referral program
• Shift differential for 2 nd shift employees
• Potential to earn quarterly discretionary bonuses based on company performance
• Discounts on select services/products
• Climate‑controlled work environment

Hours of Operation:

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, overtime, and holidays as scheduled by leadership.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Depending on the position and assigned duties, working conditions and physical requirements may include, but are not limited to:

• Prolonged periods of standing, walking, or sitting
• Climbing, balancing, bending, reaching, handling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, pushing, or pulling
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or moving materials, products, tools, or equipment
• Using computers, machinery, material‑handling equipment, hand tools, power tools, or other job‑related equipment
• Performing work that requires hand‑eye coordination, manual dexterity, and the handling of small parts or components
• Working around moving mechanical equipment and in areas with varying noise levels, temperatures, fumes, airborne particles, dust, chemicals, or other manufacturing‑related conditions
• Wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, protective footwear, respirators, or other designated PPE
• Using close, distance, peripheral, and depth vision, color recognition, and the ability to adjust focus when required by the position

The specific work environment and physical requirements will depend on the essential functions of the position. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Composite Factory is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.