Sr Manufacturing Engineer

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. 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. The role is on-site in Indianapolis, IN, 1st shift, full-time.

You'll have challenging, one-of-a-kind aerospace hardware programs, real ownership of the project and the customer relationship, and a capable team of engineers, machinists, and quality staff behind you.

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 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of engineering and industry experience (preferred).
• Experience leading projects across multiple departments and vendors.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving ability.
• Familiarity with Epicor or a similar ERP system (preferred).
• Strong PC skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
• Strong oral, written, and technical communication skills.
• Customer-focused with the ability to understand and respond to customer needs.
• Highly motivated, self-directed, and comfortable operating independently as well as within a team environment.
• Must demonstrate the ability to act in a professional manner in all circumstances.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for U.S. Government security clearance.

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus incentives
• Weekly paychecks
• Industry-competitive wages
• Paid time off
• Designated sick/medical 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 and vision insurance
• 401(k) match
• Skill development and advancement opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $80,000–$110,000 (higher for the right candidate).

Schedule

1st shift, full-time.