Project Engineer Lead

External•Layton, UT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Janicki Industries is seeking an experienced Project Engineer Lead for its on-site Layton, Utah facility, which manufactures large, complex carbon-fiber composite and aluminum structures for aerospace and space exploration markets. The position leads a team of engineers to successfully complete assigned projects, manages project execution within fixed cost and schedule constraints, and serves as a technical expert and primary customer contact for issue resolution. The role also emphasizes proactive risk mitigation, process improvement, and mentoring less experienced engineers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or hold Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3), due to ITAR and EAR regulations.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, material science, or a related technical field.
At least a high school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated leadership experience.
Understanding of material properties and testing.
Experience with research, data analysis, and problem solving.
Strong working technical knowledge of composite materials.
Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Commercial or military aerospace experience is preferred.
Experience with hand tools, power tools, and CNC tools is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers to execute project scopes.
Manage engineering projects and produce technical deliverables within fixed cost and schedule constraints.
Monitor and report project financial performance.
Communicate with customers to establish requirements and deliverables, provide project status, and discuss risks.
Direct and participate in engineering activities, including design, engineering reviews, and work order preparation.
Ensure the team has materials organized and ready for manufacturing, including monitoring purchasing activities.
Interact frequently with the shop floor to assess project health; the role may require daily shop-floor presence.
Identify process improvement opportunities.
Ensure team members understand project quality requirements.
Manage project scope and oversee execution of the team’s work.
Perform risk assessments and encourage less experienced engineers to identify improvement areas.
Demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors, arrive on time, and maintain good attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.