Senior Project Engineer

Simmonds Precision•Vergennes, VT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Simmonds Precision is seeking a highly organized, strategic, experienced, and results-oriented Senior Project Engineer to lead multidisciplinary engineering projects from inception to completion. Operating at the intersection of design and project management, you will translate project goals into actionable plans, ensuring technical solutions are implemented efficiently, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments, excels at stakeholder communication, and acts as a proactive problem solver.

Requirements

Typically requires an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and prior relevant experience
Minimum of four years of proven, progressive experience in new product introduction (NPI) engineering project management or a similar role.
Experienced with MS Office Suite and MS Project
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience with other project management tools (RAILs, burndowns, staffing forecasts, critical path analysis, etc.)
Experience with risk and opportunity management
Must be a U.S. Citizen

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience in aerospace product development, including design and integration of electrical systems
Strong process skills and familiarity with Continuous Improvement tools
Experience in presenting project performance to leadership and/or customers
Familiarity with aerospace and avionics industry standards (MIL-STD-810, DO-160, DO-178)

Responsibilities

Drive project execution using integrated scheduling, earned value management, and risk and opportunity management.
Work collaboratively with other Engineering disciplines (Systems, Software, Mechanical, and Electrical), Programs, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to develop an integrated execution plan to satisfy customer requirements.
Coordinate project tasks with the various functional organizations to ensure alignment with overall project commitments.
Track team’s cost and schedule performance to plan, and present to Simmonds leadership and customers.
Analyze, identify, and address execution problems; recommend and implement solutions to ensure the successful completion of project(s).
Maintain and present plans and progress reports relating to business aspects of the project(s) to track progress and ensure that established targets are met.
Convert bids into project execution plans (baselined schedule, risk and opportunity matrix, etc.).
Participate in continuous improvement efforts for project execution efficiency.