Aerospace Engineering Program Lead

GKN Aerospace; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GKN Aerospace in El Cajon, CA seeks an Engineering Program Manager to lead various Repair solutions, NPI projects, qualifications efforts and machine/cell installations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure delivery within budget.

The role requires a strong background in Manufacturing Engineering and excellent communication. You will define project scope, create charters, and drive schedules while partnering with tooling, operations, and vendors to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or 10+ years of Manufacturing Engineering experience.
• 5+ Years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations and/or program requirements.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Acts without supervision in own area whilst able to supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Defining project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Create and maintain the project charter with the project sponsor and program manager.
• Set up the project structure to enable measuring project performance.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to monitor and track progress.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with tooling, operations, business development, vendors, and engine manufacturers.
• Ensure the project is delivered on-time, on-value, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, value, and costs using verification techniques.
• Measure and analyze project performance and define recovery plans when needed.
• Provide regular progress updates to Steering Committee and management.
• Manage relationships with all stakeholders and ensure effective communication.
• Act in a technical capacity to establish required repairs and coach supporting functions.
• Assess risk and implement mitigation plans.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet business case objectives and adjust constraints as needed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

ITAR/EAR compliance

Strong communication

PM tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Proj. management software

Job description

GKN Aerospace in El Cajon, CA seeks an Engineering Program Manager to lead various Repair solutions, NPI projects, qualifications efforts and machine/cell installations. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure delivery within budget.

The role requires a strong background in Manufacturing Engineering and excellent communication. You will define project scope, create charters, and drive schedules while partnering with tooling, operations, and vendors to meet