Auxiliary Power Systems Sr. Engineer (Onsite)
About The Position
The Senior Engineer, Project Engineering will oversee and improve designs, manufacturing, and engine test processes for legacy and new production Military APU products within the Fighter & Mobility Auxiliary Power Unit and Turbojet business group. The role focuses on improving cost, quality, and efficiency while maintaining or improving safety and reliability. It calls for a strong background in gas turbine engine design, assembly, operation, and testing, typically gained through advanced education and significant practical, hands-on hardware experience. The position is onsite in Jupiter, Florida, and includes travel of up to 25% to corporate or module centers, customers, and supplier visits. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program or contract. No security clearance is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program or contract.
- Travel of up to 25% to corporate or module centers, customers, and supplier visits.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter, Microsoft Project, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with Agile development methodology.
- Planning, multitasking, and meeting schedule and budget requirements while working in a team environment.
- Project engineering or program management experience, including system integration and test management across a highly matrixed organization with team members, suppliers, and customers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for handling complex technical information.
- Ability to analyze complex systems and solve problems.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all technical scope changes with the Program and PCE Office and obtain full alignment before executing unplanned work.
- Communicate project status and issues effectively, verbally and in writing, to program teams, management, and customers.
- Review project and budget status, manage schedules, and prepare reports.
- Monitor and assess project issues and develop resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer-satisfaction goals.
- Design and implement process improvements to increase manufacturing and test efficiencies, mitigate rework and repair, and minimize production downtime.
- Maintain documentation supporting configuration management changes, including drawing redlines, approvals, and tracking of modifications.
- Verify that implemented changes match approved baselines and audit the process for compliance.
- Collect and analyze data to develop recommendations for process and product improvement.
- Work with procurement and Strategic Sourcing to support timely, cost-effective, high-quality hardware delivery through the established supply chain.
- Analyze program demand, supplier capacity, and supply-chain performance metrics to inform decisions and identify improvement opportunities.
- Integrate with cross-functional teams, including IPTs, manufacturing, assembly, and test personnel, to drive operational success.
- Apply CORE principles and methodologies to improve production and supply-chain processes.
- Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EH&S regulations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.
- Relocation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
