Project Manager

Project Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Fairfax, Vermont | On-site

Salary: $90,000–$115,000

Help Drive Projects That Keep Aircraft Flying

We’re partnering with an established aerospace manufacturer that designs and produces precision fuel measurement technology used in demanding aviation applications. They’re looking for a Project Manager who enjoys being close to the action—working directly with customers, engineers, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and leadership to take projects from initial concept through successful delivery.

This isn’t a role where you’ll simply update schedules and sit in meetings. You’ll have real ownership of your projects, serve as a key point of contact for customers, help technical teams navigate challenges, and make sure priorities stay on track.

If you’re a self-starter who enjoys a smaller, collaborative environment where you can make decisions, solve problems, and see the direct impact of your work, this could be a great opportunity. What You’ll Do

• Own projects from initial planning and design through implementation, production, delivery, and close-out.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, building strong relationships and keeping them informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and other areas of the business.
• Develop and maintain project plans, master schedules, budgets, milestones, and cost reports.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing scope, schedule, cost, quality, and customer expectations.
• Lead project meetings, technical reviews, customer updates, and internal discussions.
• Work closely with engineering teams throughout the design and development process and help manage the transition into production.
• Evaluate customer proposals and support quoting, bids, and proposal development.
• Coordinate with suppliers and supply chain partners to support project requirements.
• Identify project risks, anticipate potential delays or issues, and develop solutions before they impact the customer.
• Communicate changes, escalations, and priorities clearly to both internal teams and customers.
• Support financial planning, contracts, logistics, and supply chain activities associated with assigned projects.
• Prepare project documentation, lessons learned, and final close-out reporting.
• Partner with Business Development and leadership to strengthen customer relationships and support future opportunities.
• Identify ways to improve project execution, communication, and internal processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or another regulated manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and taking ownership of the customer relationship throughout a project.
• Ability to work effectively with technical teams, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Understanding of supply chain, suppliers, quoting/bidding, contracts, and financial management.
• Proven ability to manage several projects and competing priorities at once.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to lead meetings and navigate difficult conversations.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and make sound decisions without needing constant direction.
• Comfortable working in an environment where priorities can change and not every answer is immediately available.
• PMP certification is a plus, but not required.
• U.S. citizenship required.

The Type of Person Who Will Thrive Here

You don’t need to come from a huge corporate project management organization. This team is looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership and getting involved in the day-to-day details of a project .

You’ll be successful if you can communicate comfortably with both customers and engineers, develop your own project schedules and reports, recognize when something is getting off track, and take the initiative to bring the right people together to solve it.

The environment is highly collaborative and relatively small, so your work will be visible and your contributions will have a direct impact on both the customer and the business.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll have the opportunity to work on aerospace fuel measurement products supporting sophisticated aircraft applications while being involved throughout the entire project lifecycle. Rather than owning one small piece of a much larger process, you’ll have exposure to engineering, manufacturing, customers, suppliers, financials, and delivery.

Projects can range from established programs to new development efforts, giving you the opportunity to solve different challenges and work closely with technical teams and customers.

Most importantly, this is an opportunity to join a team where you’ll have real ownership, autonomy, and the ability to see the results of your work firsthand.