Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Aerodyn Engineering, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Incentives

Weekly Paychecks

Paid Time Off

Designated Sick/Med Time Off

9 Paid Holidays

Employer-paid Medical Plans

Employer-paid Short-term Disability, L

Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Skills Development & Advancement

Job summary

AERODYN ENGINEERING in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer/Manager to lead complex aerospace hardware projects from quote through delivery. You will coordinate manufacturing engineers, scheduling, quality, design engineers, machinists, and vendors to meet quality, budget, and schedule, while being the customer’s main point of contact.

This role offers quarterly bonus incentives, comprehensive benefits, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of engineering and industry experience.
• Experience leading projects across multiple departments and vendors.
• Customer-focused and clear communicator.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing projects for complex R&D hardware from quote through delivery.
• Build detailed quotes and handle contract review on every assigned project.
• Develop the manufacturing flow, identify risks, and plan mitigations.
• Coordinate internal resources and ensure tooling/fixturing readiness.
• Own customer communication on schedule, technical issues, and scope changes.
• Manage outside vendors and resolve delays and technical issues quickly.
• Track profitability in Epicor and keep weekly S&S reporting current.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvement.

Skills

Customer-focused

Clear communicator

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

AERODYN ENGINEERING

Manufacturing Project Engineer / Manager Indianapolis, IN | 1st Shift | Full-Time

Salary Range $90,000-$130,000+(+ for the right candidate)

NOTICE: This position is subject to U.S. Government security clearance. Due to federal government contracts and national security regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be eligible for security clearance.

About The Role

Aerodyn Engineering is looking for a Manufacturing Project Manager to lead projects for complex research and development aerospace hardware. You'll own each project from quote through delivery, coordinating manufacturing engineers, scheduling, quality, design engineers, machinists, and outside vendors to meet quality, budget, and schedule, and you'll be the customer's main point of contact throughout.

For more information on Aerodyn Engineering, please visit www.aerodyn-global.com

What We Offer

• Quarterly Bonus Incentives
• Weekly Paychecks
• Industry-Competitive Wages
• Paid Time Off
• Designated Sick/Med Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Active Insurance Benefits Within Your First Month
• Wide Range of Medical Plans, including 100% employer-paid options
• 100% Employer-Paid Short-term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurances
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Match
• Skill Development & Advancement Opportunities

What You'll Do

• Lead manufacturing projects for complex R&D hardware from quote through delivery.
• Build detailed quotes and handle contract review on every assigned project.
• Develop the manufacturing flow, identify risks, and plan mitigations.
• Coordinate internal resources and make sure tooling and fixturing are ready on time.
• Own customer communication on schedule, technical issues, and scope changes.
• Manage outside vendors and resolve delays and technical issues quickly.
• Track profitability in Epicor and keep weekly S&S reporting current.
• Capture lessons learned and drive process improvement.

What Makes You a Fit

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of engineering and industry experience (preferred).
• Experience leading projects across multiple departments and vendors.
• Customer-focused, clear communicator.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP system (preferred).

What You'll Have

• Challenging, one-of-a-kind aerospace hardware programs.
• Real ownership of the project and the customer relationship.
• A capable team of engineers, machinists, and quality staff behind you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years prior engineering and industry experience preferred.
• Must have a strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrate the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Familiarity with Epicor or similar ERP systems is preferred.
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word & Outlook)
• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Must be highly motivated, self-directed, and be comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must be customer-focused and able to work with customers and understand/respond to their needs.
• Must demonstrate the ability to act in a professional manner no matter the circumstance.