Aerospace Project Engineer

Wauseon Machine / McAlister Design and Automation

$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Experience in the Aerospace Machined parts industry with effective customer communication skills.
  • In-depth understanding of Aerospace Supply Chain processes and certifications (e.g., ITAR, AS9100, FAI, Nadcap).
  • Strong technical knowledge of machine manufacturing processes (Turning, Milling, Grinding, EDM, CNC).
  • Ability to accurately read and interpret Aerospace Drawings, Blue Prints, and Parts Lists from OEMs and Tier 2 suppliers.
  • A minimum of 5 years of proven success in the Aerospace Industry.

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional teams to collect RFQ data for key aerospace customers.
  • Manage a prioritized list of first run aerospace parts and collaborate with Operations, Procurement, and Engineering.
  • Identify and communicate unique aerospace customer requirements from Purchase Orders and Drawings.
  • Serve as the technical point of contact for customers, providing project updates and support during RFQ and manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure compliance with AS9100 procedures while driving accountability and prioritization within the team.

Benefits

  • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 days.
  • Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Reimbursement for safety gear including steel toe boots and prescription safety glasses.
Full Job Description
Description

Primary focus will be winning quotes and proposals with these customers, as well as managing first run parts ("Book it, then Cook it" then transition it to operations / production). We expect execution on these items will assist in winning more work with the customer.
  • Lead cross functional teams if needed to gather RFQ data (material pricing, coatings and other out processes) for critical aerospace customers.
  • Manage periodized list of critical first run aerospace parts and interface with Operations, Procurement and Engineering to drive accountability.
  • Identify, decipher and flow down unique aerospace customers and regulatory requirements for each order housed in Purchase Orders, Drawings and Parts Lists (contract Review) for our most critical aerospace customers.
  • Interface with customers to seek out assistance and help in RFQ and Manufacturing, as well as instill confidence while being the technical point of contact, as well as provider of project and delivery updates.
  • Finally, AS9100 compliant procedures exist within Steelcrest for the processes and tasks described above. This role will complete the responsibilities above and drive a cross functional team with prioritization and bias action


  • Qualifications:
    • Know the Aerospace Machined parts industry and be able to communicate effectively with the customer on the technical as well as commercial side of the business.
    • Strong Understanding of Aerospace Supply Chain as it pertains to machined component sales (ITAR, AS9100, FAI, Nadcap etc.)
    • Strong understanding of machine manufacturing (Turning, Milling, Grinding, EDM, CNC, etc.).
    • Familiarity of how to read and interpret Drawings, Blue Prints and Parts Lists from Aerospace OEM / Primes such as Gulfstream, Boeing, etc. (However, these will most likely be flow down from Tier 2's not the Primes)
    • 5+ years of success in Aerospace Industry

    Desired Attributes:
    • Comfort level in machining environment
    • Solution identifier, not just problem identifier
    • Diplomatic delivery to customers on critical issues
    • Customer-centric thinking

    Benefits Include:
    • Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage available after 30 calendar days
    • Paid vacation and 10 paid holidays
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Company-paid life insurance
    • Reimbursement for steel toe boots and prescription safety glasses

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