Aerospace Project Engineer: CAD, Planning & Launch Lead

Ducommun Incorporated; Town of Coxsackie (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun Incorporated in Coxsackie, NY is seeking a Project Engineer to translate customer requirements into engineering plans and manufacturing actions. You will work with internal teams to develop BOMs, tooling, and production plans for new programs, while supporting cost estimates and risk management.

Applicants should have a mechanical/aerospace engineering background, CAD proficiency (CATIA), and strong communication skills to present status to customers and management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience or familiarity with aerospace manufacturing is desirable.
• Fluency with CAD/engineering software, especially CATIA.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for customers and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead interface between customers and internal operations to translate requirements into plans.
• Support risk management assessments for projects and sustain continuous improvement.
• Prepare quotations and support VA engineering for producibility improvements.
• Define tooling needs, fixtures, and BOM updates for new product launches.
• Plan manufacturing operations, track milestones, and manage project schedules.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma VA

Communication skills

Documentation & presentation

Planning & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ducommun Incorporated in Coxsackie, NY is seeking a Project Engineer to translate customer requirements into engineering plans and manufacturing actions. You will work with internal teams to develop BOMs, tooling, and production plans for new programs, while supporting cost estimates and risk management.

Applicants should have a mechanical/aerospace engineering background, CAD proficiency (CATIA), and strong communication skills to present status to customers and management.