Technical Program Liaison (Aerospace & Defense)

Join a long-established aerospace and defense manufacturer with over 80 years of proven performance supporting critical commercial, military, and space programs worldwide. The organization is a trusted supplier of advanced ducting systems and precision-engineered components used on some of the most demanding aviation and defense platforms.You’ll step into a high-accountability trade compliance role where precision, regulatory expertise, and sound judgment directly protect international trade operations and mission-critical aerospace programs. This is a senior-level position with authority to evaluate, approve, and, when necessary, halt export and import transactions that do not meet U.S. regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance integrity while enabling business growth.Why This Role?Comprehensive Benefits Package: Includes medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA options, and a 401(k) plan with company match.Performance Bonus: Opportunity to earn a performance-based bonus in addition to your base salary, rewarding strong individual and program performance.Generous PTO & Paid Holidays: Includes vacation accrual, sick time, 11 paid holidays, plus a floating holiday to support work-life balance.9/80 Work Schedule: Enjoy a flexible 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off while maintaining a full-time work schedule and supporting a strong work-life balance.Established & Stable Organization: Join an experienced aerospace and defense manufacturer with long-standing customer relationships and a strong history of supporting critical programs.Trusted Aerospace & Defense Supplier: Work with advanced ducting systems and precision-engineered aerospace components supporting commercial, military, and space applications.International Program Exposure: Serve as the primary technical connection between U.S. and China operations, providing valuable exposure to international engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain activities.Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, production control, customer service, and other departments to drive programs forward.High-Impact Engineering Work: Support engineering design, manufacturing improvements, qualification testing, product upgrades, production transfers, and supply localization initiatives.Customer-Facing Responsibility: Participate in customer meetings, workshops, technical discussions, proposals, and program activities while helping maintain strong customer relationships.Complex Aerospace Environment: Work with technical requirements, drawings, specifications, BOMs, qualification requirements, and other documentation supporting complex aerospace programs.Continuous Improvement Focus: Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, resolve production constraints, and improve overall engineering and manufacturing workflows.Global Collaboration: Regularly communicate with international teams and support extended travel to China and other locations as required.Engineering & Manufacturing Integration: Serve as a key connection between technical requirements and practical manufacturing execution to ensure programs remain aligned with customer and contractual requirements.Growth & Development: Gain broad exposure across aerospace engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, program coordination, and customer engagement.

What You’ll Do

Serve as the primary technical liaison between U.S. and international operationsCoordinate engineering, manufacturing engineering, production control, purchasing, manufacturing, quality assurance, and customer service activities supporting assigned programsEstablish project scope, schedules, milestones, and objectives while driving progress toward successful program completionReview and adjudicate technical and program requirements to ensure compliance with contractual commitmentsSupport engineering design, manufacturing improvements, product upgrades, modifications, qualification testing, production transfers, and supply localization activitiesSupport the preparation, modification, and release of proposals, BOMs, drawings, specifications, procedures, reports, and technical documentationTroubleshoot product issues, production constraints, field failures, and other technical challenges while coordinating corrective actions across departmentsProvide engineering support to planning, tooling, quality assurance, engineering laboratories, and manufacturing teamsParticipate in project review and planning meetings and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen production workflowsServe as a customer-facing technical resource during project planning and execution, including customer workshops and on-site supportCoordinate with vendors and subcontractors and provide the technical documentation required to support assigned projectsMonitor project costs and communicate budget requirements, risks, and potential adjustments to leadershipSupport Material Review Board activities and work with Quality Assurance to investigate and resolve discrepanciesTravel within the U.S. and internationally, including extended periods supporting international operationsWhat You Bring:Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with 2+ years of related experienceFluency in both English and MandarinStrong understanding of aerospace engineering fundamentals and technical principlesWorking knowledge of engineering design methodologies and material properties of metalsUnderstanding of metal forming and fabrication processesHigh-pressure pneumatic metal duct system experience strongly preferredLow-pressure pneumatic composite duct and insulation system experience strongly preferredStrong problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions and proactively resolve issuesStrong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detailExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong customer service orientation with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholdersDemonstrated leadership ability and a collaborative approach to cross-functional teamworkWillingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally for extended periods as required