Project Engineer

ITT Inc.; Town of Orchard Park (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to lead aerospace development programs from design through delivery. You will coordinate engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet cost, schedule, and quality targets.

The role requires 7+ years in regulated industries, a Bachelor's in Engineering, and strong project-management skills. ITT offers a robust rewards package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing technical projects in aerospace/defense or regulated industries.
• Experience leading projects with cost, schedule, requirements, scope, risk, and deliverables accountability.
• Strong understanding of aerospace product development lifecycles and production transition processes.
• Experience managing customer relationships and cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace program management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver aerospace development, qualification, production, and sustainment programs.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Own project performance against cost, schedule, technical and quality objectives.
• Establish metrics, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans for successful execution.
• Coordinate reviews and manage scope changes with customers and internal teams.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, and forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace standards and customer requirements.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Leadership

Process improvement

Regulated industries

Scheduling tools

AS9100 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue.

Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies

A global leader in providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C’treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies

A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies

A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Position Summary

The Project Engineer leads cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer specifications. This role manages all phases of the project lifecycle, from design and testing to production and delivery, ensuring quality, technical accuracy, and smooth coordination between engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional project management skills to drive innovation, resolve challenges, and achieve results in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of aerospace development, qualification, production, and sustainment programs.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate integrated project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Own project performance against established cost, schedule, technical, and quality objectives.
• Establish and maintain project metrics, identify risks and opportunities, and implement mitigation plans to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, requirements changes, and customer-driven modifications while assessing schedule, cost, and technical impacts.
• Drive requirements management activities including requirements capture, traceability, verification, validation, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as the primary customer interface for assigned programs, providing regular status updates, leading technical reviews, and managing customer expectations.
• Coordinate and lead program reviews, design reviews, risk reviews, and milestone gate reviews.
• Support proposal development, cost estimation, project planning, and new business pursuits.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and operations teams to remove execution barriers and achieve program objectives.
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) efforts, ensuring products transition efficiently from development to production.
• Monitor project financial performance and support forecasting activities.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, aerospace standards, contractual obligations, and internal processes.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules, requirements databases, action item trackers, risk registers, project plans, and customer deliverables. This position requires access to United States Export Controlled information.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of experience managing technical projects within aerospace, defense, aviation, or other highly regulated industries.
• Proven experience leading projects with direct accountability for:
  • Cost management
  • Schedule performance
  • Requirements management and traceability
  • Scope control and change management
  • Risk management
  • Customer deliverables
• Strong understanding of aerospace product development lifecycles, qualification programs, verification and validation activities, and production transition processes.
• Experience managing customer relationships and serving as the primary interface between customers and internal organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Experience utilizing project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent scheduling platforms.
• Familiarity with requirements management systems and configuration management principles.
• Understanding of aerospace regulations, standards, and industry practices.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while balancing competing priorities.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and aerospace program management, best practices.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government, commercial aerospace, or major OEM customers.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee or Refugee.

Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our ‘ITT’ers’ fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on ‘what’ they accomplish, but also on ‘how’ they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Annual salary range is $92,500 to $138,100, plus benefits and incentive plans.