Project Engineer (Aerospace/Defense)

Williams International; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams International, a private aerospace engine manufacturer in Pontiac, MI, seeks a Project Engineer (Aerospace/Defense) to lead design, manufacturing and project management on an Integrated Manufacturing Process and Product Development Team for a new commercial turbine engine.

Responsibilities include planning schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams, defining technical requirements, tracking budgets and risks, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering technical reports and

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering projects in aerospace/defense or related industries.
• Knowledge of gas turbine systems and thermodynamics.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, and risk.

Responsibilities

• Plan and track project schedules to meet milestones.
• Coordinate design, manufacturing, testing, and certification phases.
• Define technical requirements and manage validation activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and prepare technical reports.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

DOORs

Job description

Job Category: Product/Process Engineering

Requisition Number: LEADE006409

• Posted : August 31, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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World Headquarters
Pontiac, MI 48341, USA

Description

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer (Aerospace/ Defense) to join our team. The Project Engineer (Aerospace/ Defense) who wants to apply their design, manufacturing, and project management expertise in a strategic role on an Integrated Manufacturing Process and Product Development Team (IMPPDT) for a new commercial turbine engine. This is an exciting opportunity to help lead and shape the development of future products from concept to production and have a high degree of ownership over the project and product..

The Project Engineer will:

• Plan and track project schedules to meet key project milestones
• Coordinate with cross functional teams to help lead the project through the design, manufacturing, testing, and certification phases of the product lifecycle
• Define and manage day-to-day task assignments of the engineering team, estimate time to complete, assign, guide and track progress to drive closure
• Define technical requirements for the product and manage validation and verification activities
• Track and report on production cost estimates for the product and production readiness
• Track and report on project budget
• Track program risks and plan risk reduction activities including testing
• Support DFMEA/PFMEA analysis
• Provide guidance and mentorship to newer engineers
• Create and manage the ordering of hardware for required testing
• Lead continuous improvement efforts to improve all aspects of the product lifecycle
• Create and review technical reports
• Create presentations for management on project status

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required. Master’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of gas turbine systems
• Experience managing engineering projects in aerospace/defense or a similar industry
• Experience managing engineering tasks, schedules, and budgets
• Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, materials & processes, mechanical design, aerodynamics, and thermodynamic cycles
• Experience in all phases of the product life cycle: conceptual design, detail design and optimization, testing, and certification
• Experience with new product development and introduction
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Be able to work independently and execute multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience with Microsoft Project (or similar) project management software
• Experience with DOORs (or similar) requirements management software
• Experience with FAA 14 CFR Part 33 certification requirements is a plus
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) is a plus
• U.S. citizenship is required
• Position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances, please visit: U.S. Department of State .

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana, cocaine, PCP, amphetamines, opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, and protected veteran status.
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