Project Engineer

ITT • Valencia, CA

1d • $81,400 - $121,400

About The Position

ITT is a leading manufacturer of critical components for harsh environments that serves fast-growing end markets in flow, aerospace and defense, energy and transportation. Building on our heritage of innovation, we partner with our customers to deliver solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, we have more than 11,700 employees globally with operations in ~40 countries and sales in more than 125. At our core is our engineering DNA, with 1,280+ engineers, 1,700+ active global patents and ~51 manufacturing locations. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA: Industrial Process: A global leader in centrifugal and twin-screw pumps and engineered valves for chemical, energy, mining, and industrial applications. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Bornemann, Habonim, Engineered Valves, Rheinhütte Pumpen and Svanehøj. Motion Technologies: A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone. Connect and Control Technologies: A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in an aerospace engineering and manufacturing environment, with 2+ years in project engineering/management.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.
• Microsoft 365 including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Adobe Acrobat.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery from start to finish.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems – Preferably Oracle.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, problem-solving abilities, and leadership talent necessary to drive positive outcomes of design / manufacturing projects.
• Foundational understanding of finance/project finance to make informed decisions that affect the financial health of a project.
• Skilled at customer relations, managing expectations and building relationships / partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans based on ITT Value Based Product Development process, supplier manufacturing plans, internal manufacturing plans, logistics processing time, and quality control and testing.
• Assign duties or responsibilities to project personnel and lead cross-functional teams through all phases of project lifecycles.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure that products are delivered on time, in the correct quantities, and meet all contract quality standards.
• Develop a strong partnership and interaction within the engineering and project team to manage Technical Data Packages and other engineering processes.
• Ensure customer requirements are met and manage stakeholder expectations through effective communication.
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
• Create program and project status presentations for delivery to stakeholders, leadership, and project personnel.
• Implement and manage detailed project schedules and risk and opportunity registers.
• Monitor the performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
• Prepare professional and user-friendly project related communications for distribution to employees, customers, leadership, and suppliers.
• Provide technical and proposal support to the Sales and Production Departments.
• Plans and formulates engineering project and organizes project staff according to project requirements.
• Assigns project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Directs integration of technical activities and products.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Manages technical and program scope.
• Controls budget and expenditures within limitations of approved budget.

Benefits

• ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees