Lead VIP Aircraft Completion & Certification Engineer

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company contribution

Company-sponsored HSA

Vision premiums paid

Medical, Dental, Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial consultations

Job summary

Comlux America in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a seasoned Project Engineer to lead certifiable interior completion designs for VIP aircraft, coordinating structures, mechanical systems, electrical, avionics, and interior teams to meet STC requirements.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering and manages schedules, budgets, and OSV interfaces, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR / EASA Part 25 and delivering on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field required (Equivalent combination: 12+ years of directly related experience may be considered).
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in aircraft completions, engineering project planning, or certification within a Part 25 environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing engineering projects, including scheduling, cost tracking, and resource planning.
• Experience implementing project management tools, systems, and reporting methodologies.
• Working knowledge of STC development and certification processes.
• Valid passport with the ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Engineering Liaison, resolving engineering and production discrepancies and ensuring fit, form, and function requirements are achieved while considering manufacturing capabilities and constraints.
• Coordinate and lead cross-functional engineering teams to develop certifiable interior completion designs in accordance with aircraft manufacturer data and engineering best practices.
• Interface with Structures, Mechanical Systems, Electrical, Avionics, and Interior Engineering teams to ensure design integration and compliance for STC projects involving large transport category aircraft.
• Develop and manage integrated project schedules, ensuring alignment of engineering deliverables with program milestones, resource availability, and customer commitments.
• Lead project planning, tracking, and reporting activities, including schedule performance, risk assessments, and financial tracking.
• Ensure visibility of engineering project status across leadership, program management, and finance teams to support prioritization and resource planning decisions.
• Establish and maintain project execution frameworks and processes across multiple engineering teams, ensuring consistency and efficiency in project delivery.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports, presentations, and status updates to program teams, leadership, and customers.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project budgets, including tracking engineering labor, materials, and outside services.
• Coordinate technical interfaces with Outside Service Vendors (OSVs), ensuring scope, deliverables, and timelines are clearly defined and executed.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of Internal Operating Procedures (IOPs) and engineering processes.
• Support certification efforts by coordinating with regulatory authorities and ensuring engineering data packages meet compliance requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Cost tracking

Analytical thinking

Lead teams

Aviation industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

12+ years equivalent experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Comlux America in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a seasoned Project Engineer to lead certifiable interior completion designs for VIP aircraft, coordinating structures, mechanical systems, electrical, avionics, and interior teams to meet STC requirements.

The role reports to the Director of Engineering and manages schedules, budgets, and OSV interfaces, ensuring compliance with 14 CFR / EASA Part 25 and delivering on time and within scope.