Chief Strategic Aircraft Project Eng

Federal Express Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation is seeking a Chief Strategic Project Eng in Memphis, TN to act as the technical expert in strategic projects. The role involves managing engineering complexities, developing financial models, and coordinating disciplines to ensure project success.

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least 8 years of related experience, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of aircraft engineering experience required.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.
• Computer programming knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex engineering problems related to strategic projects.
• Represent manager in coordinating engineering disciplines.
• Develop financial cost model and business case.

Skills

Analytical skills

Human relations

Communication skills

Computer programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Aircraft Structures or Aeronautical Engineering Degree

Job description

The Chief Strategic Project Eng role includes acting as the technical expert in strategic projects and related subjects within FedEx. They oversee the creation of strategic project development and design, identify and source consultants or contractors for specialized expertise, and stay updated on new technologies to inform the manager about potential new products and business opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Handles complex and unique engineering problems related to strategic project development by applying fundamental engineering and program management principles
• Evaluate and develop solutions to these problems and, where appropriate, create engineering and manufacturing solutions
• Represent or assist the manager in coordinating various engineering disciplines in support of strategic projects
• Develops the financial production cost model and business case
• Coordinates market potential surveys with internal and external services
• Acts as the primary technical consultant within FedEx for matters related to assigned production projects
• Develop and coordinate production concepts with suppliers, coordinate engineering design, and oversee product implementation, patent searches, and other legal matters
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education

Bachelors degree in engineering.

Minimum Experience

Eight (8) years of directly related aircraft engineering experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong analytical, human relations, and communication skills
• Computer programming abilities

Job Conditions

Some travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aircraft Structures or Aeronautical Engineering Degree (Preferred)
• Extensive Experience in Design and Support of Structures/Structural Installations
• Extensive knowledge with FAA FARs 21, 25, 91, 121 and Aircraft Design and FAA STC Certification

Location

Memphis, TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act