Aerospace Project Manager- NPI

Aerospace Project Manager – New Products Introduction

Requisition ID: 23305 | Category: Projects & Consulting | Contract: Permanent | Location: Lons Le Saunier, France

Do you aspire to lead projects that enhance aircraft performance, safety, and sustainability for key aerospace players like Airbus and Dassault? Join a dynamic team that thrives on transforming challenges into game‑changing aerospace advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively manage all aspects of new aerospace customer projects through SKF’s Engineer‑to‑Order (ETO) process to deliver on‑cost, on‑schedule, and with quality.
• Work with the larger SKF Aerospace team to bring game‑changing products to demanding applications for customers such as Airbus, Dassault, Boeing, Airbus Helicopters, Leonardo, and Liebherr Aerospace.
• Lead cross‑functional teams including Sales, Engineering, Testing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Supplier Management.
• Manage project schedules, deliverables, and risk management.
• Ensure effective communication with project teams, sponsors, steering committees, and customers.
• Act as the local ETO process expert, responsible for deployment and continuous improvement within the manufacturing unit.
• Contribute to the development of innovative products for the aerospace industry’s most demanding applications.
• Interact with project teams, sponsors, steering groups, and international customers.

Qualifications

• Experience leading projects in a team environment.
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Master’s Degree in engineering or a related discipline.
• Project management certification (preferred).
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP+).
• Experience in the aerospace industry.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis.

Additional Information

This position is located in Lons‑Le‑Saunier (39) within the SKF Aerospace Business Unit, supporting the Aerostructure product line, on a local contract.

Application deadline: June 19, 2026. (Note: Applications cannot be accepted via email.)