Engineering Program Manager
About The Position
The Engineering Program Manager oversees and drives the development and execution of company projects. The role interfaces with multiple teams and departments to support project planning, monitor progress, manage risks, and maintain project documentation and records in compliance with company and regulatory guidance. The manager is accountable for project management across budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk; works directly with clients to define requirements; and leads project delivery teams. The role also establishes communications and documentation practices, tracks project performance against approved goals, budgets, and timelines, reports status and variances, and manages change requests and change orders. The position is accountable to the Engineering Vice President.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related scientific field, or an equivalent combination of experience and coursework. A Bachelor of Science in Business or Operations Management with relevant technical experience may be considered.
- Training and experience using SolidWorks or a comparable computer-aided design program, with demonstrable proficiency.
- Knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.
- Extensive knowledge of personal computer systems and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to demonstrate strong visual presentation skills using data and analysis.
- Good oral and written communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Ability to work in company and supplier production facilities.
- Ability to lift and carry 15 pounds.
- Ability to sit and work effectively at a computer for extended periods.
- Visual acuity of at least 20/40 corrected.
Nice To Haves
- Six years of industry experience in an engineering management field, preferably involving passenger aircraft design.
- Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes, and related requirements.
- Demonstrated knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware, and their proper application in design.
- PMP, PMI, or similar industry certification.
- On-site work arrangement is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage all facets of project management, including budget, schedule, procurement, quality, and risk, for individual projects.
- Interface directly with clients to define project requirements.
- Prepare scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates and budgets, work plans, schedules and milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
- Identify project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification processes.
- Conduct standard requests for proposals, complete bid analyses, and recommend resources.
- Lead project delivery teams, providing guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
- Implement communication plans for meetings and written reports or meeting minutes to keep stakeholders informed.
- Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements; ensure project data integrity and that documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
- Track project progress against goals, objectives, approved budgets, and approved timelines; report status and variances.
- Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule.
- Implement change-management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders.
- Assess change requests for impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
