Aerospace Project Engineer — Lead NPI & Programs

ITT Inc. - English US; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional aerospace programs, delivering on time, within budget, and to customer specifications. You will manage design, testing, production, and delivery while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management with aerospace domain expertise to drive innovation and resolve challenges in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing technical projects within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading projects with direct accountability for cost, schedule, requirements management, scope, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional teams in aerospace development, qualification, production, and sustainment programs.
• Develop and communicate integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Own project performance against cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Maintain project metrics, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation plans.
• Coordinate and lead program reviews, design reviews, and risk reviews.
• Serve as primary customer interface, providing status updates and managing expectations.

Skills

Cost management

Schedule performance

Requirements management

Scope and change management

Risk management

Customer deliverables

Cross-functional leadership

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

ITT Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead cross‑functional aerospace programs, delivering on time, within budget, and to customer specifications. You will manage design, testing, production, and delivery while coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers.

The ideal candidate combines strong project management with aerospace domain expertise to drive innovation and resolve challenges in a fast‑paced environment.