Senior Project Engineer

IDEX Corporation•Farmington, CT

3d•$127,200 - $190,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer – Aerospace & Defense is a critical technical and commercial leader responsible for driving new product development and program execution within Mott’s fastest-growing strategic market. This role blends deep engineering expertise with customer-facing leadership, enabling the development of advanced filtration and flow control solutions for space exploration, defense systems, and next-generation aerospace platforms. As Mott expands within high-growth Aerospace & Defense markets, this role offers the opportunity to directly impact business growth by securing new programs, accelerating product development timelines, and delivering mission-critical solutions to leading global customers. This role serves as both a technical subject matter expert and program leader, responsible for designing, proposing, developing, and qualifying filtration and flow products for Aerospace & Defense applications. The Senior Project Engineer partners closely with Business Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to convert customer requirements into executable programs, ensuring successful delivery from concept through production.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering
7+ years of Aerospace & Defense or related industry experience
Proven experience managing complex technical proposals and project teams
Strong understanding of Aerospace & Defense qualification processes
Experience working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams
Deep understanding of filtration technologies and flow control systems
Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), GD&T, and engineering drawing standards
Knowledge of materials processing including sintering, welding, and compaction
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
Ability to interpret and apply industry standards, specifications, and quality requirements
Excellent communication skills for both technical and commercial audiences
Customer-focused with strong business acumen
Results-driven with a high sense of urgency
Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail
Analytical thinker with problem-solving capability
Collaborative leader in a cross-functional environment
Self-directed with strong ownership and accountability

Nice To Haves

Project management training or certification preferred
Security clearance (or ability to obtain) is a plus

Responsibilities

Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Aerospace & Defense development programs
Act as the primary technical interface to customers, supporting pre-sales discussions and solution development
Translate complex customer requirements into engineered product solutions
Present proposals and technical concepts to internal stakeholders and external customers
Support pursuit and capture of new business opportunities from initial engagement through contract award
Review and interpret RFPs, technical specifications, and qualification requirements
Develop accurate, competitive proposals aligned with technical and commercial objectives
Drive improvements in proposal accuracy, speed, and effectiveness
Lead new product development programs from design through qualification and production transfer
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
Ensure robust documentation, quality compliance, and milestone adherence throughout program lifecycle
Coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment to deliver program objectives
Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, product designs, and development cycles
Support adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive processes
Act as a customer advocate to drive innovation and value creation within product offerings