Program Mechanical Engineer: IMS & EVMS Lead (Hybrid)

Prattwhitney; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Rockford, IL seeks a collaborative program Mechanical Engineer to lead planning, budgeting, and cross-functional execution for complex programs. You will manage IMS, use EVMS, and align internal teams and external customers to ensure timely, on-budget deliveries.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience, or an advanced degree.
• Experience developing and managing IMS using Microsoft Project.
• Experience applying EVMS to monitor budgets and schedule performance.
• Demonstrated Change and Risk Management proficiency.
• Strong collaboration and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution with IMS, plans, and milestones.
• Manage budgets and performance using EVMS and cost control.
• Coordinate Systems Integration across development, qualification, and documentation.
• Drive change, identify risks, and implement mitigation and recovery plans.
• Lead status meetings with technical leads and teams to align priorities.
• Collaborate across functions to resolve issues and keep projects moving.
• Engage stakeholders to communicate status and support customer satisfaction.
• Apply problem-solving and communication skills to drive successful completion.

Skills

IMS scheduling

EVMS experience

Change & Risk mgmt

Cross-functional collab

Stakeholder comm

Problem solving

Education

STEM degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Pratt & Whitney in Rockford, IL seeks a collaborative program Mechanical Engineer to lead planning, budgeting, and cross-functional execution for complex programs. You will manage IMS, use EVMS, and align internal teams and external customers to ensure timely, on-budget deliveries.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2+ years of relevant experience or an advanced degree; strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential in a fast-paced environment.