Senior Engineer, Project Engineering - Pneumatic Valves (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2024-11-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Engineer to join our team in Windsor Locks, CT. In this role, you will serve as the "conductor of the orchestra," ensuring that all technical, financial, and programmatic elements are aligned and working cohesively to bring cutting-edge products to life. You will be responsible for leading and collaborating with an Integrated Project Discipline (IPD) team to design, develop, test, and validate jet engine pneumatic valves for both commercial and military aircraft or rotorcrafts.

As a Project Engineer, you will play a central role in guiding the product through its entire lifecycle— from initial concept and design to testing and final certification. You’ll lead the development and execution of each phase, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality jet engine pneumatic valves for both commercial and military aircraft and rotorcraft. This role calls for a proactive leader with a passion for innovation, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams to meet program objectives and deadlines. If you're ready to make an impact in the aviation industry and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

What You Will Do

• You will lead the requirements management, design, and development of assigned components, ensuring that all aspects of conception, procurement, manufacturing, and qualification are executed efficiently.

• You will work closely with a multifunctional team to meet defined requirements, mitigate risks, and ensure milestones are achieved.

• You will manage the resources required to ensure timely completion of all phases of the project.

• You will collaborate with the IPD team to review customer requirements, ensuring they are clear, achievable, and aligned with project goals.

• You will address any revisions needed with the Design, Structures, and Systems Engineering teams and manage any issues or risks that arise, ensuring any deviations are properly documented and approved.

• You will work closely with design, drafting, structures, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure that component designs and detailed drawings are completed on time, aligning with manufacturing schedules.

• You will ensure that design releases meet the necessary lead times for part deliveries.

• You will serve as the Cost Account Manager (CAM) for the assigned component, managing the project’s budget, earned value, and scope.

• You will monitor the financial health of the project, identifying any changes or issues that may impact the budget or schedule and reporting them accordingly.

• You will lead the evaluation and development of new technologies, working with both local and international teams to assess and advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of components as required by the program. You will help execute the necessary plans to meet TRL goals.

• You will collaborate with the IPD team to ensure that hardware procurement is initiated on time and that all production processes, including assembly tooling and production definitions, are completed to meet delivery milestones.

• You will lead the verification testing of components, including reviewing requirements, preparing test procedures, and working with internal or external test facilities.

• You will manage the creation of test fixtures, facilitate inspections, and oversee the testing process.

• You will ensure that test data is reviewed, acceptance criteria are met, and final test reports are generated and submitted to the customer.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated experience leading and managing engineering projects, ideally in aerospace or a related field, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide cross-functional teams while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Must be able to motivate and align team members to