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Pursuit Aerospace

Quality Engineer II

Morton, IL · On-site

$65K - $79K/yr

Pursuit Aerospace is a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components that are developed ... Drives assigned improvement projects * Flows-down customer requirements to Purchasing * Performs ...

Eaton Aerospace

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$86K - $126K/yr

Manages capital projects/oversees installation of equipment and machinery. * Assists employee teams in exploration of cost reduction projects. * Implements and directs engineering changes into ...

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

... improvement projects, manage suppliers for change implementation and issue resolution, and ... aerospace/related industries with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline at minimum

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

... improvement projects, manage suppliers for change implementation and issue resolution, and ... aerospace/related industries with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline at minimum

Rivian

Sr. Battery Engineer

Normal, IL · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

... improvement projects, manage suppliers for change implementation and issue resolution, and ... aerospace/related industries with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline at minimum

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How much do aerospace project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for aerospace project manager in Normal, IL is $116,342.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,600.00 and $120,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an aerospace project manager do?

An Aerospace Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and completion of aerospace projects, ensuring they meet technical, budgetary, and scheduling requirements. They coordinate teams, manage risks, and communicate with stakeholders to deliver aircraft, spacecraft, or defense-related systems. Their role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and industry knowledge to navigate regulatory and engineering challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aerospace project manager?

To thrive as an Aerospace Project Manager, you need a solid background in engineering or aerospace disciplines, strong project management skills, and often a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Familiarity with project management software (such as Microsoft Project or Primavera), aerospace industry standards, and certifications like PMP (Project Management Professional) are typically beneficial. Exceptional leadership, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities set top candidates apart in this role. These competencies ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to strict safety and quality standards in a highly regulated environment.

What are some common challenges aerospace project managers face in their daily work?

Aerospace Project Managers often encounter challenges such as coordinating large, multi-disciplinary teams, managing complex schedules, and navigating strict regulatory requirements. They must frequently adapt to evolving project scopes, unforeseen technical issues, and shifting stakeholder priorities. Balancing cost, quality, and safety while maintaining clear communication between engineers, clients, and vendors is a critical part of the job. Successfully meeting these challenges requires both technical knowledge and strong organizational skills, which also provides valuable experience and career growth opportunities within the aerospace industry.

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Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics

Pursuit Aerospace

Morton, IL • On-site

$200K - $275K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago

Pursuit Aerospace rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 41 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

212th of 488 rated machine equipment manufacturers

Job description

About Us:

As a global manufacturer of complex aircraft engine components, Pursuit Aerospace is founded on a commitment to relentless, continuous, operational improvement and extraordinary customer service. We pride ourselves on competitive cost structure, exceptional on-time delivery, and industry-leading quality.

Pursuit Aerospace has cultivated long-term relationships with our customers around the world through respect, teamwork, technology, and trust. We are driven to develop industry leading process innovations and manufacturing techniques on behalf of our customers. Our exceptional quality is driven by a deep investment in and the daily practice of continually improving our people, processes, and products.

About the Opportunity:

We are seeking a Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics to join our integrated business planning team. This role will be responsible for the strategy, design, and some execution of our integrated supply chain planning including demand planning, supply planning, master production scheduling (MPS), and Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP). This leader pairs deep planning expertise with advanced analytics and a transformation mindset to connect a historically siloed, spreadsheet/ERP hybrid supply chain into one synchronized, data-driven operating system.

The Director of Supply Chain Strategy & Analytics will translate strategy and analytics into measurable results including lower inventory, higher on-time delivery, and a better customer experience. At the same time, the Director will build and scale the analytics and automation that make it happen. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone equally comfortable setting strategy, modeling data, building solutions (increasingly with AI), and bringing cross-functional teams along for the change.

Location: This role will primarily be remote and will travel about 25% of the time.

Responsibilities:

  • Design planning strategy & SIOP process and establish “one plan, one set of numbers” as the network-level operating standard, building on the planning strengths already present at each site
  • Build and govern demand forecasting and demand sensing capabilities; improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias
  • Define leading and lagging KPIs for SIOP, cascade KPIs across sites, programs, customers, build dashboard to track KPIs and drive performance improvement
  • Develop data and analytical assets to provide inputs into the monthly and weekly process and accelerate ad-hoc analysis to engage with customers and suppliers
  • Partner with cross-functional team to make decisions and drive actions that improve business outcomes
  • Coach, develop, and grow the planning organization and analytics talent

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 4+ years of supply chain experience, including hands-on leadership across demand planning, supply planning, MPS, and SIOP
  • 5+ years of building data and analytical assets such as forecasting models, supply chain analytical tools such as clear-to-build, inventory line of balance, inventory entitlement, and centralized data assets
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
  • Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Aerospace and/or manufacturing experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
  • Experience across a range of ERP systems (e.g., Siteline, Visual, Epicor).
  • 5+ years in Excel, SQL, and Python
  • Demonstrated track record in leading successful transformation programs or working with cross functional team in transformation programs
  • Proficiency in building data assets in Snowflake, running CI/CD via GitHub, developing analytical tools across multiple platforms and supporting data operations
  • Excellent cross-functional leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills, with experience bringing teams together around a shared plan.
  • Highly motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to have prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Must be able to frequently sit, stand and walk.
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds.
  • Personal protective equipment (e.g., safety glasses and safety shoes) is required on the shop floor
  • Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to accommodate priorities, deadlines, and schedules.

Acknowledgements:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits:

Pursuit Aerospace also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements, among other things.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Pursuit Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.





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