Lead, Project Engineer
West Palm Beach, Floride
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Job Title: Lead, Project Engineering
Job ID: 34889
Job Location: Jupiter, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Project Engineer Lead for Supplier Hardware Delivery will oversee and manage the delivery of critical hardware components for RS-25 Turbomachinery. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our suppliers meet technical specifications, deadlines, and quality standards required for the RS-25 engine program. The Project Engineer Lead will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, quality assurance, and supply chain, to guarantee hardware success from conception through delivery.
Essential Functions:
- Leadership & Coordination: Lead and coordinate technical efforts with suppliers to ensure successful delivery of hardware components.
- Project Management: Develop and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and ensure timely delivery of hardware to meet project milestones.
- Supplier Engagement: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers to ensure clear communication and understanding of requirements.
- Technical Oversight: Provide technical oversight and support to suppliers, ensuring compliance with engineering specifications and standards.
- Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with hardware delivery throughout the supply chain.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure all delivered hardware meets strict quality and reliability standards; coordinate with the QA team for inspections and audits.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of supplier progress, issues, and resolutions; provide regular status reports to senior management.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, reduce costs, and improve delivery timelines.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field preferred
- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field preferred
- In depth knowledge of procurement, ERP, and supplier coordination.
- Knowledge and understanding of hardware fabrication, GD&T, dimensional inspection techniques, and Non-destructive testing (FPI, X-ray, etc.).
- Knowledge of turbomachinery operation.
- Experience with creating and managing integrated master schedules.
- Experience with Material Review for nonconforming hardware.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).
- Experience with Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Strong understanding of turbomachinery components and engine requirements.
- Ability to manage complex projects, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of effectively interfacing with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
- PMP or similar project management certification is a plus.
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