Engineering Project Leader – Aerospace & Tech

Altentechnologyusa; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Project Leader to oversee engineering work packages, ensuring delivery on cost, timeline, and quality. You will coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, tracking schedules and resources to meet commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in engineering services delivery, with a strong focus on aerospace, automotive, or industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience delivering engineering services projects with cost, schedule, and quality accountability.
• Knowledge of engagement models and project delivery methodologies.
• Experience leading projects without managing a work unit is acceptable.
• Engineering-focused industries experience preferred (aerospace, automotive, rail, etc.).
• Manufacturing or engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage delivery of engineering work packages against cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Lead project execution and coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Track schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables to ensure on-time completion.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans to protect delivery commitments.
• Serve as primary point of contact for project communications with customers and teams.
• Apply engagement and delivery models to support customer expectations.
• Drive accountability for project deliverables and customer commitments.
• Facilitate collaboration across engineering and support teams for successful outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance delivery efficiency and quality.
• Build strong customer and stakeholder relationships through effective leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Budget & schedule management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, Project Management, or related field

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Project Leader to oversee engineering work packages, ensuring delivery on cost, timeline, and quality. You will coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, tracking schedules and resources to meet commitments.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience in engineering services delivery, with a strong focus on aerospace, automotive, or industrial sectors.