Project Manager - Engineering (REMOTE)

Sonaca North America•Saint Charles, MO

27d•$116,680 - $192,360•Remote

About The Position

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 13 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition. Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers. We are currently seeking a Project Manager (Engineering). This position will effectively lead and manage a wide variety of engineering projects.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent years of education, training, and work experience.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in airframe design and/or analysis. 5 years' experience in a lead engineer role required.
Strong leadership ability and excellent communication skills are necessary.
Must be proactive, forward thinking and a self-motivated team leader and have an excellent ability to manage priorities.
Requires proficiency using CATIA V5 and must be highly competent using MS Office products.

Responsibilities

Effectively lead and manage a wide variety of engineering projects- these projects typically include engineering design, stress analysis, test build, infrastructure and supply.
Monitor and supervise these activities in terms of workflow, schedule, cost, risk and customer expectations during execution of project.
Monitor corrective engineering actions.
Meet on-time delivery of project milestones- projects typically have urgent deadlines associated with them and costs must be carefully managed.
Responsible for the collaboration between Design, Stress, Supply and the customer.
Participate in project progress meetings, critical path meetings and maintaining the critical path for project engineers.
Responsible for anticipating, analyzing and reporting potential engineering project risks and countermeasures to Program Management.
Although the primary role is to lead projects, this position may also be asked to perform other engineering tasks, depending on the project work load.
Performs other duties as required.
Travel will be required to support meetings.
Responsible for project planning and staffing.
Directs work of others and acts as lead.
Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
Competitive wages
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
Wellness program
Tuition assistance
Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions