Project Engineer - CNC Aerospace

🔎At a Glance
Company: ZYCI
Location: Chamblee, GA (Atlanta Metro)
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: $80,000 – $110,000 per year (based on experience & fit)
Shift: Day Shift
Overtime: As Needed
Experience Level: Mid to Senior
Work Authorization: U.S. Person Required (ITAR)

This role exists to support continued growth in technically demanding aerospace and defense programs.

At ZYCI, customer relationships are built on disciplined execution, realistic commitments, and clear communication. As program complexity increases, strong project ownership is essential to ensure alignment between customers and internal machining, engineering, and quality teams. This role protects delivery performance, technical accuracy, and long-term customer trust.

In this role, you will:

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned aerospace and defense customer accounts
• Build strong, trust-based relationships with buyers and engineering teams
• Manage projects from PO receipt through final delivery
• Ensure parts meet drawing, specification, and contractual requirements
• Monitor schedules, priorities, and deadlines across internal departments
• Translate customer requirements into clear direction for machining and quality teams
• Proactively identify and resolve risks before they impact delivery
• Drive on-time delivery and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction
• Support long-term account growth and repeat business

You will sit at the intersection of engineering, operations, and customer communication—ensuring alignment and execution across the organization.

While this is not a hands‑on machining role, technical fluency is essential. You’ll collaborate closely with teams working on:

• 3-, 4-, and 5-axis CNC milling
• Multi-tasking mill‑turn machining
• Swiss turning
• Tight-tolerance aerospace components

• Pro Shop ERP (preferred)
• Engineering drawings & GD&T
• AS9100 quality processes

Required:

• Experience in a CNC machining or precision manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Comfortable working with engineers, buyers, and shop‑floor teams
• Proactive, detail-driven problem solver

Strongly Preferred:

• Aerospace industry experience
• Project management or program coordination background

Preferred (Not Required):

• Engineering degree or technical education
• Familiarity with GD&T and technical drawings
• ERP / MRP system experience

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Titanium
• Inconel and specialty aerospace alloys

• High-visibility aerospace and defense programs
• Clean, climate-controlled, technologically advanced facility
• Culture built on accountability, realism, and disciplined execution
• Strong leadership with deep manufacturing experience
• Long-term stability and growth

• $80,000 – $110,000 annual salary
• Excellent health insurance
• Vision and dental coverage
• 3 weeks PTO per year
• All major holidays paid
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• Ongoing training and professional development

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Qualified candidates can apply directly through hireCNC
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Applicants with aerospace manufacturing and CNC environment experience are strongly encouraged to apply.