Head of Project Engineering (all genders)

Deutsche Aircraft; Weßling; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading aircraft manufacturer in Germany is seeking a Head of Project Engineering. The role entails evolving project management processes, managing multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring project execution while promoting a collaborative work environment. Candidates should possess extensive aerospace experience, strong leadership skills, and be adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 10 years professional experience in aircraft product development.
• At least 5 years specifically in Project Management.
• New product development experience in one aircraft program.

Aufgaben

• Evolve and mature Project Management discipline in the Engineering organization.
• Manage project requirements and compliance.
• Create visibility and provide regular updates to facilitate execution.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Team spirit

Ausbildung

Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Head of Project Engineering (all genders)

Direct message the job poster from Deutsche Aircraft

You have a clear idea of what you want: To contribute to the vision of safe and energy-efficient flying, in a team of like-minded aviation enthusiasts who are determined to shape the future of aviation.

This is what you can do

• Evolve and mature Project Management discipline in the Engineering organization
• Establish common processes, methods and tools for project management
• Provide support to Chief Engineers in project execution (particularly in managing risks, schedule and costs)
• Develop and manage the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Create visibility and provide regular drumbeat to facilitate execution
• Manage project requirements and compliance
• Align engineering teams with project timelines and requirements
• Preparation of critical phase reviews ·
• Promote cross team integration and foster working together
• Perform functional leadership responsibilities of team (i.e. recruitment, training, work assignment, workload management, performance management, career development) ·
• Regularly support, coach and mentor team members
• Create a healthy, motivating and respectful work environment Communicate department strategies/initiatives to the team and to guide team towards those objectives

You’ll bring this with you

• Engineering degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years professional experience in relevant fields of aircraft product development, with a minimum 5 years specifically in Project Management
• New product development experience of at least one new aircraft program
• Experience with developing and standardizing Project Management processes
• Successful demonstration of multi-disciplinary projects execution
• Excellent team spirit, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize, manage and execute multiple simultaneous tasks
• Very good English language skill

This is who we are

We are an aircraft manufacturer with a strong heritage looking to continue our story. Headquartered to the west of Munich, we are recognized by international aviation authorities as a development, manufacturing and maintenance company, That is why today we are focusing our full energy on developing and manufacturing a new generation of technically advanced aircraft in Germany. Share with us the vision and ambition to drive the transformation of flying and to make our contribution to safe and energy-efficient air transport.

We are looking forward to your application!

Human Resources

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Aviation & Aerospace

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