Engineering Program Manager

Harper-Engineering-Company; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper-Engineering-Company seeks an Engineering Program Manager to oversee the development and execution of multiple company projects. The role coordinates across teams to plan, monitor risks, and maintain project documentation in line with company and regulatory guidance.

The position requires engineering education and experience in project management, with Solidworks proficiency and strong communication skills for stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Business or Operations Management with relevant technical experience may be considered.
• Strong Solidworks experience with demonstrable proficiency.
• Knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, FEM, 3D modeling.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong presentation skills with data and analysis.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive development, execution, and delivery for company projects.
• Interface with clients to define project requirements and prepare scope of work and budgets.
• Identify and allocate delivery resources, conduct bid analyses, and select resources.
• Lead project delivery team and provide guidance to achieve goals.
• Implement and track communication plans and documentation governance.
• Monitor project progress against budgets and schedules; report variances.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

English proficiency

FAA regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Business or Operations Management (relevant)

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

The Engineering Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and drive the development, and execution for company projects. The Engineering Program Manager interfaces with multiple teams/departments to support the planning of projects, monitoring progress, managing risks, and maintaining project documentation and records in compliance to company and regulatory guidance.

Essential Job Duties:

• Manages all facets of project management (budget, schedule, procurement, quality & risk) for individual projects.
• Interfaces directly with clients to define project requirements. Prepares scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimate & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
• Identifies project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through individual project qualification process; conducts standard request for proposals; completes bid analysis; recommends resources.
• Leads project delivery team providing guidance and direction to achieve project goals.
• Implements communication plan for meetings and written reports/meeting minutes to keep stakeholders informed.
• Implements project documentation governance aligned with company and Client requirements. Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely and coordinated.
• Tracks progress of each project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines. Reports status and variances. Creates action plans to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Implements change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk.
  

Secondary Duties:

Perform other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities:

Accountable to the Engineering Vice President.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Minimum

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related scientific field, or equivalent combination of experience and coursework.
2. A Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Operations Management with relevant technical experience may be considered.
3. Must have training and experience utilizing Solidworks (or comparable Computer Aided Design program) with demonstrable proficiency.
4. Must possess knowledge of engineering principles used in stress analysis, finite element modeling (FEM), 3D-computer modeling, and other analytical substantiation techniques.
5. Must possess extensive knowledge of personal computer systems with Microsoft Office.
6. Must be able to demonstrate strong presentation skills visually with data and analysis.
7. Must possess good oral and written communication skills, along with good organizational skills, and be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Preferred

1. Six (6) year industry experience in an engineering management field, preferably dealing in the design of passenger aircraft.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of FAA regulations, certification processes and related requirements.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of standard aircraft components, materials, fabrication practices, aviation hardware and proper application in design.
4. A PMP or PMI certification or similar industry certification.

Physical Requirements:

1. Must possess ability to work in company and supplier production facilities.
2. Preference is for on-site work arrangement.
3. Must also be able to lift and carry 15 lbs.
4. Must be able to sit and work effectively at a computer for extended periods of time.
5. Visual acuity must be a minimum of 20/40 corrected.
6. Position could require minimal domestic travel.

Other:

1. All applicants must meet the requirements of the U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) process.