Project Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Williams International • Pontiac, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer (Aerospace/ Defense) to join our team. The Project Engineer (Aerospace/ Defense) who wants to apply their design, manufacturing, and project management expertise in a strategic role on an Integrated Manufacturing Process and Product Development Team (IMPPDT) for a new commercial turbine engine. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead and shape the development of future products from concept to production and have a high degree of ownership over the project and product.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of gas turbine systems
• Experience managing engineering projects in aerospace/defense or a similar industry
• Experience managing engineering tasks, schedules, and budgets
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials & processes, mechanical design, aerodynamics, and thermodynamic cycles
• Experience in all phases of the product life cycle: conceptual design, detail design and optimization, testing, and certification
• Experience with new product development and introduction
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Be able to work independently and execute multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with Microsoft Project (or similar) project management software
• Experience with DOORs (or similar) requirements management software
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 33 certification requirements is a plus
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Plan and track project schedules to meet key project milestones
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to help lead the project through the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification phases of the product lifecycle
• Define and manage day-to-day task assignments of the engineering team, estimate time to complete, assign, guide and track progress to drive closure
• Define technical requirements for the product and manage validation and verification activities
• Track and report on production cost estimates for the product and production readiness
• Track and report on project budget
• Track program risks and plan risk reduction activities including testing
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA analysis
• Provide guidance and mentorship to newer engineers
• Create and manage the ordering of hardware for required testing
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve all aspects of the product lifecycle
• Create and review technical reports
• Create presentations for management on project status

Benefits

• Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level