Program Manager

Salary: $$ 100000 - $$ 125000 per year

Location: Rockford, Illinois

Posted: June 26 2026

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job description:

Leads the end-to-end planning, sourcing, quoting, and technical execution of electronic, electromechanical, and engineered material programs supporting commercial aerospace, defense, and military customers. Responsible for business development, supplier engagement, cost management, program execution, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Serves as the primary interface between customers, suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure the on-time, cost-effective delivery of components, assemblies, and FAA repair solutions. Drives strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier performance, risk mitigation, pricing strategy, and cross-functional collaboration while maintaining compliance with FAA, ITAR, DFARS, AS9100, MIL-STD, and customer-specific requirements.

Program and Supply Chain Leader with expertise in aerospace and defense sourcing, procurement, and business development. Proven success managing electronic and electromechanical hardware programs from opportunity capture through delivery, including supplier qualification, cost analysis, technical evaluation, contract negotiation, and regulatory compliance. Skilled at building relationships with Tier 1 OEMs, military customers, and strategic suppliers while leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex products on schedule and within budget. Strong background in FAA repairs, avionics, engineered materials, ERP/MRP systems, risk management, and continuous process improvement.

Leads aerospace and defense programs involving electronic and electromechanical components, assemblies, and FAA repair services. Oversees business development, sourcing, supplier management, technical coordination, cost analysis, compliance, and cross-functional execution to ensure high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective delivery for commercial and military customers.

Qualifications:

Really want a bachelors degree but may bend on an associates with the right aerospace background. Should have experience managing programs involving electronic components, PCBS, harnesses, electromechanical assemblies or precision mechanical parts. The key is to find someone with familiarity and experience in military, defense or aerospace environments. Should have proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, BOM management and strong negotiation skills.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

High profile position. Will own the full lifecycle of supplier engagement, cost management, and cross functional execution to ensure compliant, on-time and cost-effective delivery of engineering materials and FAA repairs.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

Salary Min : $ 100000

Salary Max : $ 125000

Currency Type : USD






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