Project Engineer - ILC Dover

Ingersoll-Rand plc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Project Engineer to drive successful EVA hardware development programs for NASA programs.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedule, budget, and deliverables across design, fabrication, test, and qualification, ensuring safety and performance requirements are met. The role focuses on the Space Suit Assembly within EVA spacesuit systems, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams, and engaging with customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and ICDs.
• Interest in project management (PMP or CAPM a plus).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor engineering projects from initiation through delivery.
• Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications.
• Serve as liaison between engineering and non-engineering departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met.
• Ensure engineering projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Lead hardware failure investigations, facilitate root cause analysis (RCA), and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams.
• Keep program managers and other project stakeholders informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
• Support project planning activity during pre-bid, proposal, negotiation and contract phases.
• Briefs the NASA customer on the technical aspects of Extra-vehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) projects through project coordination meetings, status reports and other forms of communication.
• Conducts routine tasks as directed

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Project management interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)

Job description

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Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

A bout ILC Dover

ILC Dover is a global leader in engineered products that protect people, products, and brands. From space exploration and defense systems to pharmaceutical and industrial applications, ILC Dover delivers mission?critical solutions where performance, reliability, and safety matter most. ILC Dover offers competitive compensation and benefits within a collaborative, engineering?driven culture that values innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of product development projects by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and ensuring timely achievement of key milestones. This role assists in planning, organizing, and managing projects across designated product lines, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver results on schedule, within scope, and within budget.

This position will directly support the development, integration, and sustainment of Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuit systems, with a primary focus on the Space Suit Assembly (SSA) in support of NASA programs. The Project Engineer will contribute to management of the full hardware lifecycle, from design and fabrication through test, verification, and operational readiness, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and adherence to critical human spaceflight safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and monitor engineering projects from initiation through delivery
• Gather required data from end-users to evaluate objectives, goals, and scope to create technical specifications
• Serve as liaison between engineering and non-engineering departments to ensure that all targets and requirements are met
• Ensure engineering projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Lead hardware failure investigations, facilitate root cause analysis (RCA), and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) in coordination with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
• Keep program managers and other project stakeholders informed of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results
• Support project planning activity during pre-bid, proposal, negotiation and contract phases
• Briefs the NASA customer on the technical aspects of Extra-vehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) projects through project coordination meetings, status reports and other forms of communication
• Conducts routine tasks as directed

* This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to access shared government program databases (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment preferred
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs)
• Interest in project management and product development (PMP or CAPM a plus)
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Basic knowledge of project management methodologies and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in team environments (including navigating constructive conflict)
• Experience with hardware development lifecycle including design, build, test, and qualification phases
• Experience supporting or participating in hardware failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation preferred

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Availability to travel up to 25 % of the time (e.g., customer visits, training at our technical centers, trade shows, etc.).

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.

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