Engineering Associate II - CSR - Program Management

RTC Aerospace • Rockford, IL

6h • $25 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• Internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or defense
• Exposure to program management, operations, or engineering projects
• Familiarity with Lean, continuous improvement, or structured problem solving
• Interest in long-term growth into program management or operations leadership

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level