Project Engineer

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY

Working with the design authority for assigned project(s), the Project Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the technical plan from project kick-off through closure of contract. Responsible for tracking execution of technical scope as defined by the design authority, with a focus of maintaining cost and schedule goals.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supports program management and design authority with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, risk management, logistics management, preparation of data, status updates and preparation of presentations for internal/external customer reviews.
• Works with program management and the design authority on assessing customer requirements, planning technical solutions and integration of requirements into the project plan.
• Prepares estimates to complete, reviews schedules, and coordinates with integrated product team (IPT) leads and program management office, as applicable.
• Understands technical contractual requirements and allocation across the engineering team.
• Maintain awareness of Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) or Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and other applicable contract deliverables.
• Manages planning and work packages: initiate, create, authorize, review, distribute, status work packages.
• Manages technical execution as defined by design authority and communicates problem resolution from design authority across the engineering team.
• Covers team logistics: Works with IPT leads (IPTL) and functional management to obtain necessary resources to support the resource requirements.
• Covers the review, presentation, and release of design documentation to support requirements compliance.
• Covers the communication with the Program Manager (PM), design authority and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks.
• Makes sure technical status, task accomplishments and design authority direction are monitored and reported.
• Monitors and coordinates status reporting of project activities against the project plan: Technical scope, cost, and schedule.
• Keeps the lead engineer informed of task accomplishments, issues, solutions, and status.
• Escalates issues which cannot be resolved at the IPT level or working level and works with the program leadership to determine and implement a resolution.
• Provides guidance to the engineering team based on management direction.
• Gathers and maintains status of the technical scope and execution of major divisions, or components of the project(s).
• Integrates Customer, Subcontractor and Company requirements and efforts relative to the project plan to ensure overall success.
• Works cross-functionally as a project coordinator to status project requirements.
• Interfaces with peer Project Engineers, design authorities, project IPTLs, as well as functional management and engineering teams / personnel.
• May have contact with Customers and Subcontractors / Suppliers as required and in coordination with Supply Chain Management.
• Implements execution of company engineering processes. Complies with released processes and provides feedback on engineering process improvements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

No direct reports. Achieves results through lead engineer (Chief and/or Sr. Project Engineer) guidance and direction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Basic project management skills including resource estimates for engineering effort requirements (hours) and timing (schedule)
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for a single projects
• Basic understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals and best practices
• Basic presentation preparation and delivery skills with audiences such as subcontractors, customers, and government
• Good communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers, and engineering team members
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
• Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
• Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
• Ability to adhere to workplace rules
• Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline. Minimum 5 years relevant experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and / or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries, or minimum 3 years with Master’s degree
• May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office or manufacturing and field environment
• May work extended hours or weekends occasionally to complete tasks and meet schedule
• May work in manufacturing and/or field environments with potential exposure to uncontrolled climate conditions and potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals
• Able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds in accordance with KUAS General Safety Training guidelines