Project Engineer III - Aftermarket

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer Aftermarket provides engineering support and technical leadership for in-service products, customer modifications, and product upgrades. This role serves as a key engineering interface between customers and internal teams, ensuring product compliance, performance, and customer satisfaction through close collaboration with Serial Production and Development Project Engineers. The Project Engineer is responsible for translating identified in-service and Aircraft on Ground (AOG) issues into practical engineered solutions. Using a strong foundation of engineering knowledge and practical problem-solving skills, the role defines reported issues, conducts engineering investigations, and develops appropriately scaled solutions to ensure timely resolution. Working cross-functionally with Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Certification, and Design Engineering, the Project Engineer helps ensure product conformity, production stability, and effective implementation of engineering changes. The role drives issue resolution, supports continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline is required.
Wide knowledge of Engineering, design principles, manufacturing techniques, and the constraints of change within an Aerospace environment.
Minimum 8 years of related experience required.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in the aircraft industry.
Leads system design and integration activities for complex products and manufacturing environments.
Provides technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and cross-functional teams.
Drives resolution of complex engineering issues while ensuring alignment with product performance, manufacturing requirements, and certification standards.
Ability to consider a wide range of details from the problem-solving and concept stages through testing and modeling phases, ensuring nothing critical is overlooked.
Ability to approach problems and tasks with a calm and analytical mindset and resolve issues while minimizing risk.
Ability to immerse in product design intent, stay updated on industry trends, and continuously learn new technologies and engineering techniques.
Ability to effectively share information with team members and explain technical concepts clearly and concisely using appropriate methods.
Ability to identify priorities, plan work accordingly, and manage time effectively to ensure successful execution.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office proficiency (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, Excel, Projects)
Knowledge of related software including CATIA, AUTOCAD, and PLM
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
Awareness of structured problem-solving tools such as DFMEA, PFMEA, and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) processes.
Awareness of Six Sigma methodologies and data-driven decision-making tools.
Experience supporting engineering change management processes in a regulated environment.
Awareness of FAA and/or OEM regulatory compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as the engineering focal point for aftermarket and in-service support.
Provide technical support to internal and external customers and ensure appropriate engagement of the wider Engineering team.
Coordinate timely customer responses on technical issues and engineering solutions.
Travel to customer locations and work onsite with products as required (up to 50% travel).
Manage problem reports for in-service and aftermarket programs and establish a daily cadence of internal communication for assigned products and programs.
Analyze and translate operational issues into technical engineering language to support corrective actions and change management.
Apply prescribed analysis and problem-solving methodologies to expedite issue resolution under tight timelines.
Prioritize workload and manage time to ensure timely resolution of issues.
Lead engineering assessments for post-delivery in-service issues and modification/upgrade requests.
Support modification and upgrade programs and provide in-service engineering solutions.
Provide engineering feedback to appropriate functions using problem-report data and analysis to ensure transfer of lessons learned.
Leverage product feedback from internal and external sources to support design optimization for manufacturing and assembly.
Maintain technical documentation and ensure on-time delivery of engineering submittals to OEMs, integrators, and customers.
Prepare and submit Service Bulletins and other aftermarket engineering documentation as required.
Support Serial Production and Development Project Engineers as needed.
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.