🛠️ Now Hiring: Manufacturing Project Manager
📍 Location: Indianapolis, IN
💼 Department: Manufacturing
⏰ Employment Type: Full-Time
💵 Pay Range: $75,000 – $100,000 per year
🚀 Take the Lead on Complex CNC Manufacturing Projects
Aerodyn Engineering is actively hiring a Manufacturing Project Manager to oversee high-precision, low-volume, and R&D-focused CNC manufacturing projects. This is a dynamic, cross-functional role where you’ll lead projects from concept to delivery — partnering with engineering, machinists, quality, and external customers to ensure success across budget, timeline, and technical execution.
If you're experienced in project management within a CNC machining or aerospace manufacturing environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a modern, climate-controlled shop serving some of the most demanding industries.
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multiple complex CNC machining projects simultaneously
- Interpret project scopes and propose solutions to open-ended technical challenges
- Coordinate internal and external manufacturing processes, tooling, scheduling, and labor planning
- Interface with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders from quote through delivery
- Review engineering drawings, BOMs, and contract requirements
- Monitor costs, deadlines, and material flow using Epicor or similar ERP software
- Identify and resolve risks proactively to ensure project success
- Generate quotes and requisitions for parts and materials
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead times and boost efficiency
- Document lessons learned and apply to future project planning
✅ Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required (Engineering or related field preferred)
- 5+ years of project management experience in a CNC machining, aerospace, or manufacturing environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of precision machining workflows
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills across departments and customers
- Experience with ERP systems (Epicor preferred)
- Proficient with Microsoft Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, R&D-driven production environment
- Willingness to work overtime when needed to meet deadlines
🏆 Why Join Aerodyn?
- 🧊 Modern Facility: Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing floor
- ⚙️ Cutting-Edge Projects: High-complexity aerospace and R&D parts
- 💰 Competitive Pay: $75K–$100K depending on experience
- 🩺 Outstanding Benefits:
- 90% employer-paid medical premiums (including family plans)
- Low deductibles, major brand coverage
- Vision, dental, STD, life insurance
- 401K with 4% match (90-day vesting)
- 📅 Time Off: 2–3 weeks vacation (negotiable), 9 paid holidays
- 🚚 Relocation Support: Up to $5,000 in reimbursement for qualified candidates
📩 Ready to Lead? Apply Today.
Join Aerodyn and manage projects that push the limits of what's possible in CNC manufacturing. Apply now to start your next chapter with a forward-thinking team in Indianapolis, IN.