Specialist - Contract Management (Project)

Ahmedabad, INDIA I Position Code: 1203BS

About the Role:

What you'll deliver:

• Manage aerospace manufacturing projects end -to -end (initiation through delivery) for metallic parts produced via CNC machining and special processes
  
• Coordinate cross -functional execution to meet program cost, schedule, and quality targets
  
• Serve as the key link between engineering, supply chain, quality, and customers to drive decisions and remove blockers
  
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, scope, deliverables, and milestones aligned with aerospace requirements
  
• Track progress, manage change requests, and ensure timely completion of manufacturing and delivery commitments
  
• Align project timelines with shop -floor capabilities by working closely with CNC machinists, process engineering, and quality teams
  
• Ensure readiness of raw materials, tooling, fixtures, and external services to support uninterrupted execution
  
• Integrate special processes (heat treatment, anodizing, plating, NDT) into the overall project schedule and manage associated lead times
  
• Monitor production bottlenecks, drive corrective actions, and resolve issues impacting cost, schedule, or quality
  
• Ensure project execution complies with AS9100 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements, including applicable customer/flow -down requirements
  
• Drive documentation discipline (controlled plans, records, and approvals) and ensure end -to -end traceability for materials, special processes, and inspections
  
• Support internal/external audits, manage nonconformances (NCR) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) related to project execution
  

What you'll need:

• Ability to identify project risks (capacity constraints, special process lead times, supplier performance) and build mitigation/contingency plans
  
• Strong stakeholder communication to provide regular updates to leadership/customers and coordinate effectively with suppliers
  
• Comfort managing change requests and scope adjustments while protecting cost/schedule/quality outcomes
  
• Continuous improvement mindset; ability to apply Lean/Six Sigma and project management best practices to optimize workflows
  
• Cross -functional collaboration skills to drive alignment across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams
  
• Ability to mentor junior coordinators and contribute to knowledge sharing/documentation
  
• Ability to work within documented QMS procedures and maintain accurate records to support AS9100/ISO 9001 compliance
  

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management
  
• Minimum 4+ years of project management experience, preferably in aerospace or precision manufacturing (CNC machining + special processes exposure)
  
• CNC machining process knowledge (milling, turning, 5 -axis machining)
  
• Knowledge of special processes (heat treatment, anodizing, plating, NDT)
  
• Proficiency with project management tools (eg, MS Project, Primavera, Jira)
  
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills; able to manage stakeholders across functions
  
• Familiarity with AS9100 and ISO 9001 requirements (document control, risk -based thinking, traceability, nonconformance and CAPA)
  
• Analytical and problem -solving ability to resolve issues impacting cost, schedule, or quality
  

Nice to have:

• PMP/Prince2 (or equivalent) certification
  
• AS9100/ISO 9001 internal auditor training or audit participation experience