Aerospace Project Engineer - FAA-Experience & CAD

Hanwha Aerospace USA; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Valpaks Engineering, a Hanwha Company, seeks a Project Engineer to manage and coordinate engineering and technical projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. You will participate in planning, execution, and monitoring, applying strong technical and project management skills.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform. The role requires FAA-PMA related packaging, reverse engineering, CAD, GD&T, and collaboration across design,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in direct work with realization of an engineered product.
• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with high critical thinking.
• Strong technical ability (Technical writing, CAD programming, GD&T ASME Y14.5).
• Working knowledge of quality inspection methods (automatic/manual).
• Knowledge of basic manufacturing methods (milling, turning, grinding, brazing).
• Understanding of FAA certification regulatory requirements (CAAs).
• Reverse engineering product development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, designs, and substantiates packages for FAA-PMA applications.
• Reverse engineers and troubleshoots electrical or mechanical aircraft components.
• Uses measuring techniques to record dimensional data.
• Establishes measurement tolerances using industry practices or review of assemblies.
• Creates, revises, and reviews designs using CAD software and metrology plans.
• Provides documentation for regulatory certification (e.g., letters, plans, test reports).
• Researches and collaborates with SMEs to evaluate and adapt procedures for design changes.
• Reviews aviation instructions for continued airworthiness (ICA) and evaluates project requirements.
• Supports supply chain development of manufacturing methods and drawing interpretations.
• Supports quality-related questions regarding drawings and inspection methods.
• Coordinates First Article and project conformity inspections across teams.
• Participates in RCCA and preventive actions.
• Prepares technical packages per customer/operator requirements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Technical writing

CAD programming

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Quality inspection methods

Manufacturing processes

FAA regulatory requirements

Reverse engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

CAD software

Measurement equipment

Job description

Valpaks Engineering, a Hanwha Company, seeks a Project Engineer to manage and coordinate engineering and technical projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. You will participate in planning, execution, and monitoring, applying strong technical and project management skills.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform. The role requires FAA-PMA related packaging, reverse engineering, CAD, GD&T, and collaboration across design,