Advanced Engine Project Lead

Jobtailor; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead advanced engine development initiatives in the United States. You will drive tactical leadership for engines projects, establish and enforce project engineering standards, and coordinate across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and validation teams.

The role requires US citizenship, onsite work, and up to 10% travel, with a focus on leadership, customer orientation, and strong communication skills in technical settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in STEM required or 3 years with advanced degree.
• US citizenship required; onsite work; travel up to 10%.
• Prefer BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience leading teams and strong customer focus.
• Proficient in engineering presentation and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Act as tactical leader for advanced engines development tasks.
• Execute component- and module-level Project Engineering Standard work.
• Support engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and validation of technology development tasks.
• Lead a rig development team to meet task and technical requirements.
• Collaborate on part and rig system development.
• Recommend improvements and address project problems.
• Analyze data and develop solutions and recommendations.
• Communicate status and technical content to the CIPT.
• Perform CAM duties, tracking progress and obstacles.
• Coordinate sourcing with procurement, industrial, and manufacturing teams.
• Release product definitions timely; lead risk assessments.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide occasional technical mentoring.

Skills

Advanced Engine Development

Project Engineering Standards

Team Leadership

Agile Project Management

Continuous Improvement Principles

Education

B.S. STEM

B.S. Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred

Tools

MS Office

Teamcenter

MS Project

Jira

SAP

EVMS

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead advanced engine development initiatives in the United States. You will drive tactical leadership for engines projects, establish and enforce project engineering standards, and coordinate across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, quality, and validation teams.

The role requires US citizenship, onsite work, and up to 10% travel, with a focus on leadership, customer orientation, and strong communication skills in technical settings.