Project Manager (Aerospace)

Location: Burbank, California, United States. This is a full-time, office-based role in a manufacturing environment. Only US persons will be considered due to controlled data access and ITAR requirements. Travel up to 25%, including some international travel.

Salary: $107,000–$133,000 per year. Some roles may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses.

Company

Crane Aerospace & Electronics supplies critical systems and components for aerospace and defense markets, including aircraft, satellite, military, and unmanned systems.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional Business, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations teams.
• Manage supplier transitions, hardware delivery tracking, sourcing activities, and operational planning.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans covering milestones, deliverables, resources, timelines, and costs.
• Drive productivity, cost reduction, design-to-cost, quality improvement, new product integration, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor project performance, resolve issues, coordinate internal resources and third parties, and escalate risks when necessary.
• Communicate schedules, responsibilities, progress, and financial performance to stakeholders and leadership.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing and supply chain data analyses in an aerospace environment.
• Proficiency in project management philosophies and processes, Microsoft Project, and office productivity tools.
• BS degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, or an equivalent field.
• Demonstrated leadership, planning, organization, decision-making, teamwork, customer service, and business acumen.
• US-person eligibility is required for access to controlled data under ITAR regulations.

Nice to have

• Technical experience, preferably in aerospace.
• MBA or comparable advanced management degree.
• Formal training in Program or Systems Management, PMI, or equivalent.
• Experience reducing costs, increasing throughput, or eliminating waste.

Culture & Benefits

• Standard office and manufacturing environment with required safety equipment and potential exposure to noise, dust, fumes, cold temperatures, or confined spaces.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance beginning the first day of the month after starting.
• 15 days of paid time off accruing from the first day of employment and 12 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Education reimbursement available after six months of employment.
• Background checks are required; FAA-sensitive positions may require participation in a random drug-testing pool.