Technical Project Engineer
Job DescriptionJob Description
An established, privately-owned engineering and manufacturing organization is seeking a Technical Project Engineer to join their team. This company develops and manufactures high-performance propulsion systems for military and commercial aerospace applications, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Position Overview
The Technical Project Engineer will manage projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring high-quality output within schedule and cost constraints. This cross-functional role supports design and manufacturing tasks while collecting and reporting program status to stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
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Work within an integrated manufacturing and product design team.
Develop discrepancy-free processes by improving work instructions, design intent, and process techniques through data-driven statistical analysis to support full PPAP verification.
- Collaborate with quality teams to enhance PPAP processes by implementing lessons learned across the organization.
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Ensure on-time product qualification by:
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Addressing customer questions regarding product manufacture through the Manufacturing Maturity Assessment (MMA) process.
- Developing qualification plans and reports with input from internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner closely with project leadership to maintain the project schedule and scope.
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Seek cross-functional opportunities to expand knowledge in manufacturing process development, product qualification, design, and testing from a project and systems perspective.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace ).
- Minimum of 5 years of practical project experience in engineering design, manufacturing, testing, and analysis.
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Highly motivated, organized, approachable, natural planner, and decisive.
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Ability to summarize and present critical program elements, current status, and future plans.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Proficiency with NX and Teamcenter.
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Excellent time management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
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U.S. citizenship required.
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Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if needed (eligibility required).
Qualifications
- Experience in product development with expertise in manufacturing process design, product definition/design, or product testing.
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Customer interface experience.
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Familiarity with PPAP, statistics, or product quality.
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Experience with DoD programs.
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Active Secret Clearance.
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Onsite 100% (no remote option)
Relocation: Yes
Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids, and alcohol, as policy dictates.