Job Details

The ideal candidate will have proven abilities to execute projects and implement program initiatives. The individual must demonstrate strengths in project coordination, design engineering, and on-time delivery of project deliverables. This position will manage ongoing new product development as well as sustaining/legacy programs which includes planning efforts, cross-functional coordination, scope management, stakeholder communication, and project performance tracking.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads engineering projects – coordinating all aspects to include:
• Facilitation of meetings & developing customer communications, etc.
• Focused on delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Facilitates a collaborative engineering approach by closely coordinating product development and qualification with cross functional participants and 3rd party supplier representatives as appropriate.
• Serves as the main point of contact for assigned projects, both internally and externally.
• Drives planning efforts for projects and programs and ensures compliance to company and regulatory standards as well as best practices.
• Supports the preparation of technical proposals for Requests for Information / Quotation.
• Establishes milestones and develops and owns program plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Reviews and presents plans and progress reports of the program(s) to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues.
• Interfaces with customers for project specifications and status meetings to ensure successful completion and maintain customer relationships.
• Interfaces with suppliers and vendors for external deliverables.
• Actively participates in department initiatives and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and quality.
• Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from peers and above.
• Understands and adheres to client's ethics and business conduct policies.
• Performs other duties as required to support the department, including:
• Product design, including CAD modeling and drawing creation.
• Product validation and qualification, including testing and creation of reports and analyses.

We are looking for someone who is also able to pull up their sleeves and contribute to the engineering design work as needed to contribute and complete project deadlines

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years direct project management and/or customer service experience in the Aerospace & Defense manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years design experience with electro-mechanical or fluids controls products.
• Strong business acumen and customer interaction experience, in both customer relationship management and development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with Solidworks.
• Must be able to travel domestically/internationally when requested.
• Highest levels of personal integrity and honesty.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint