Project Engineer Lead

Janicki Industries•Sedro Woolley, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Janicki Industries is seeking a Project Engineer Lead to lead and mentor a team responsible for completing engineering projects in a manufacturing environment. The role carries substantial technical and project responsibility, including serving as a technical expert and primary customer contact, resolving issues proactively, and implementing risk mitigation strategies. The position is on-site in Hamilton and Sedro-Woolley, Washington. The role requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and to meet Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements, including participation in a Continuous Evaluation program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents under the stated regulations; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. Janicki will assist with gaining clearance access after employment.

Requirements

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.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
Must meet Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements and agree to participate in a Continuous Evaluation program.
Must pass required pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Commercial or military aerospace experience.
Experience with hand tools, power tools, and CNC tools.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of engineers to execute project scopes.
Manage engineering projects and deliver technical outputs 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 materials are organized and ready for manufacturing, including monitoring purchasing activities.
Interact with the shop floor to monitor project health; the role may require a daily shop-floor presence.
Identify process improvement opportunities.
Ensure team members understand all 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.