Project Manager & Compliance

Location:

Akron, OH (On-site with occasional WFH flexibility)

Company:
Additive Engineering Solutions (AES)

Additive Engineering Solutions (AES) is a leader in advanced manufacturing, specializing in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM) for the aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Our team tackles some of the most complex tooling and production challenges in the industry, delivering high-value engineered solutions to top-tier customers across the U.S.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Project Manager to support both our commercial and defense programs. This is a multi-role position combining traditional project management responsibilities with contract review & compliance and some sales administration functions.

Approximately 80% of the role will focus on managing customer projects — developing schedules, coordinating vendors, and leading customer communications. The remaining 20% will support sales and administrative functions, including contract review & compliance with ISO/AS9100 and ITAR/DFARS requirements and RFQ and Order management.

This position will work closely with — and train alongside — the company’s Vice President, providing an opportunity to learn our systems and processes directly from senior leadership. The role is highly collaborative, interacting daily with team members across IT/Compliance, Sales, Engineering, and the Shop Floor to ensure project and customer success.

Project Management (80%)

• Lead assigned customer projects from quotation through completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, Gantt charts, and milestone reports.
• Facilitate weekly customer updates and internal coordination meetings.
• Manage vendor and supplier deliverables to align with project timelines.
• Proactively identify risks and communicate mitigation plans to leadership and customers.
• Review and manage customer contracts, purchase orders, and terms & conditions for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure ITAR, DFARS, and export-controlled compliance in coordination with leadership.
• Maintain and update the estimating log, bookings, and order tracking.
• Oversee the sales-related portions of the company’s ISO/AS9100 management system.
• Support inside sales activities such as RFQ follow-ups and quote preparation as needed.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Proven project management or sales operations experience supporting technical or engineered products.
• Working knowledge of ITAR, DFARS, or other defense manufacturing compliance strongly preferred.
• Experience in reviewing terms and conditions and contracts for compliance strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required with relevant experience.