Lead Engineering Program Manager
About The Position
The Lead Engineering Program Manager leads the engineering team and manages new and existing Nacelle and Engine Build Up programs. The role provides leadership and coordination for engineering teams supporting new designs and improvements to existing designs, supports internal investigations of field issues, and evaluates whether design changes can help address supply chain challenges. The position also interfaces with customers and internal senior staff. The role develops and manages cross-functional, product-focused programs and serves as the engineering lead and focal point for assigned programs. It plans and executes engineering deliverables supporting qualification, certification, and production of Nacelle hardware in line with technical specifications, schedule, and budget. The position manages program resources and budget, coordinates with partners, contractors, suppliers, customers, and internal functions, and maintains executable plans and an integrated master schedule for a diverse domestic and global team. The Lead Engineering Program Manager supports monthly Engineering Operations reviews with variance assessments, corrective actions, updated budget and resource forecasts, key risks and abatements, and identified support needs. The role assesses critical paths and develops action plans to respond to issues and problems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent technical degree from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering work experience.
- Must be a U.S. Person or qualify under a legally recognized export control exception or authorization; valid proof of status is required if hired.
Nice To Haves
- Experience leading technical programs in the aerospace industry.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
- Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
- Effective problem-solving ability and clear thinking.
- Proven analytical and organizational ability.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage cross-functional, product-focused programs.
- Manage projects and interface with partners, contractors, suppliers, customers, and internal functions.
- Manage program resource and budget allocation and integration.
- Serve as the engineering lead and focal point for the program.
- Plan and execute engineering deliverables supporting qualification, certification, and production of Nacelle hardware to agreed technical specifications, schedule, and budget.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate priorities and executable plans for a diverse domestic and global team to support internal business and customer requirements.
- Support monthly Engineering Operations reviews with variance assessments, corrective actions, updated budget and resource forecasts, key risks and abatements, and help needed.
- Manage an integrated master schedule with team inputs and assess multiple critical paths.
- Develop action plans, with guidance, to respond to issues and problems.
- Lead and coordinate engineering teams supporting new designs and improvements to existing designs.
- Support internal investigations of field issues and assess whether design changes can address supply chain challenges.
- Interface with customers and internal senior staff.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting from the start date.
- Health Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Free onsite gym with weekly fitness classes.
- Immediate 401(k) vesting.
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off; permissive for exempt staff.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
