The company is looking for a Project Engineering Manager (PEM) to lead and develop a team of Project Engineers to successfully deliver complex aerospace composite programs from development through production, ensuring alignment between technical execution, program objectives, and operational goals.
Requirements
- Strong background in composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, assembly, MRB, NDI).
- Proficiency in engineering software such as CATIA V5, GD&T interpretation, Windchill PDM, and SAP.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, RCCA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of Project Engineers, ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects across multiple programs.
- Oversee project engineering deliverables, including design definition, manufacturing support, MRB, RCCA, and technical customer communication, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and schedule targets.
- Serve as the technical liaison between engineering, operations, program management, and external customers, facilitating alignment and resolving cross-functional challenges.
- Lead functional excellence initiatives across the project engineering discipline, including implementation of lean practices, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive adherence to AEC's engineering processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, while supporting the development of best practices and standardized work.
- Manage and report on engineering performance metrics and program status to senior leadership, escalating issues and proposing mitigation plans when necessary.
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for high-impact technical issues, and guide the team through complex problem-solving scenarios.
Other
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or composite product development, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
- Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams through full lifecycle program execution.
- Familiarity with DoD contract requirements, quality systems, and proposal generation.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders.
