Engineering Associate II - CSR - Program Management

About RTC Aerospace:

At RTC, we believe in teamwork, excellence, and delivering with pride.  One Team! One Mission!

RTC Aerospace is a 60-year-old aerospace manufacturer of complex, high-tolerance, difficult-to-machine parts. We have 4 facilities across the nation bringing exceptional cellular manufacturing capabilities and unique engineered solutions to our clients’ designed products. We are a company driven by ambitious individuals, working together to become an industry leader in lean-cell manufacturing. Come be a part of something exceptional at RTC Aerospace! 

How You’ll Make an Impact 

RTCA Aerospace is seeking a highly capable recent engineering graduate to support program management activities for a large-scale manufacturing project. This role will be embedded in the Rockford operation and will support a major new program originating from RTCA’s Corporate Sales Division.

This is a high-visibility, execution-focused role suited for a candidate with strong academic credentials, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage structured work in a regulated manufacturing environment.  

What RTCA Offers

• Entry point into aerospace and defense program management
• Direct exposure to senior leadership and major customer programs
• Defined opportunity for career advancement and increased responsibility
• Hands-on experience in a fast-growing manufacturing organization

What you’ll be doing as an Engineering Associate II – CSR – Program Management:

• Support program management activities for a complex aerospace manufacturing program
• Develop and maintain project schedules (Gantt charts), action registers, and milestone tracking
• Prepare and deliver customer-facing and internal presentations (PowerPoint)
• Maintain program data, metrics, and reports using Excel (cost, schedule, risk, deliverables)
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and sales
• Support customer communication, meeting preparation, and follow-up actions
• Assist with documentation required for military / aerospace programs
• Track risks, issues, and corrective actions to closure

Required Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or related field)
• Recent graduate (0–2 years experience)
• Strong academic performance
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Working knowledge of project scheduling tools and Gantt charts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
• Comfortable working in a structured, compliance-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications (Education, skills, and experience):

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following:

Work Environment: 

A large percentage of work time is spent in a machine shop where temperatures vary from hot to cold. The environment may also include exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vapor from coolant, etc. Industry standard safety equipment is provided by the Company, and specific notice is posted in areas where safety equipment is required.

Compensation and Benefits: 

Employee Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 6% QACA company match. 

The Engineering Associate II – CSR – Program Management Compensation range for onsite Michigan applicants is $25/hr - $30/hr commensurate with experience. Some shifts may include shift differential pay rates. Other site ranges may differ.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R.  § 120.15 is required. 

RTC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on RTC’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact the RTC Human Resources Department. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the RTC Human Resources Department. Candidates will receive consideration without discrimination in accordance with the requirements of article 9 to chapter XVIII of the City of Los Angeles Municipal Code, federal and state laws of California.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department.