Job Title: Aerospace Program Manager

Location: Santa Clarita, Ca

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Program Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the planning, execution, and delivery of aerospace programs, including aircraft and spacecraft components, subassemblies, or systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to budgets and schedules, and maintain the highest standards of quality and compliance with aerospace industry regulations. This is a key role in ensuring that our products meet customer expectations and deliverables, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage aerospace programs from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and company objectives.
• Develop program plans, define scope, set timelines, and manage budgets to ensure successful and timely project completion.
• Coordinate with internal teams (engineering, production, quality, procurement) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, regulatory bodies) to ensure seamless execution and delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of materials, components, and services that meet quality, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate program risks (technical, schedule, cost), implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Address and resolve issues that arise during the program lifecycle, ensuring minimal impact to schedule, cost, and quality.
• Develop and oversee program budgets, monitor spending, and ensure cost control throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide regular financial reporting, identifying potential cost savings or areas of concern.
• Ensure all deliverables meet aerospace industry standards (e.g., FAA, MIL-STD) and internal quality specifications.
• Oversee product testing, inspections, and audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for program updates, ensuring clear communication of progress, risks, and issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver status reports, presentations, and documentation for senior management and clients.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams, providing guidance and support to ensure program success.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture, setting clear expectations and providing performance feedback.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3+ years of program management experience in the aerospace manufacturing industry, including experience with complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
• Proven track record of managing aerospace programs or projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with aerospace industry regulations and quality standards (e.g., FAA, AS9100, ISO 9001, MIL-STD).
• Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing client and supplier relationships.
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.