Project Engineer (Aerospace)

Job Description

The Project Engineer determines, defines, and plans projects, and establishes the criteria for success. The Project Engineer owns and oversees projects from the initiation stage (once an order is anticipated or under contract) through project completion or handover to production. The PE ensures projects are brought to fruition within budget and satisfying to all stakeholders. Demonstrated experience with all project phases is essential.

Essential Functions:

Ownership of Projects: Takes full ownership of projects from contract signing or order placement to the point when deliverables are completed or the project transitions into recurring production.

Project Management & Performance Tracking: Facilitates project completion by organizing and controlling all elements and deliverables, adjusting as needed to stay on track, and measuring project performance to identify areas for improvement using best practices and key metrics.

Scheduling, Coordination & Cross-Department Collaboration: Coordinates activities across sales, engineering, quality, and production departments. Develops, manages, and monitors detailed project schedules and work plans while coordinating between the various internal stakeholders, to ensure that all deliverables are met effectively.

Resource & Vendor Management: Determines and manages resources efficiently, ensuring all necessary materials, personnel, and tools are in place to achieve project objectives. Manages contracts and scheduling with vendors, suppliers, and outsource testing facilities, communicating priorities and deliverables clearly.

Budget Tracking & Process Improvement: Prepares and manages project budgets to ensure costs remain within the approved scope. Collaborates with internal stakeholders to create more efficient methods, maintaining profitability and addressing bottlenecks.

Project Metrics & Data Collection: Develops frameworks to track project metrics and manages the collection of project data for analysis.

Knowledge of Industry Standards: Utilizes industry best practices, including knowledge of traditional project phases like initiation, planning, execution, and closeout, and other relevant methodologies throughout project execution.

Stress Management: Manages job stress and interacts effectively with others in the workplace.

Reporting:

Direct report to General Manager

Works directly with other employees in a team environment

Works with engineering, management, sales and production to track and ensure successful completion of project deliverables.

Requirements

5-8 years of project management and related experience in custom manufacturing and aerospace/defense industries.

Proven ability to creatively solve problems and drive projects through the full life cycle.

Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices, including MS Project.

Experience with composite materials and processes is a plus.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage various stakeholders.

Knowledge of DPAS rating systems and prioritization flow down requirements is preferred.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, experience may include a combination of technical school, college instruction and/or work experience.

Benefits

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Full-time