Project Engineer Specialist

Cessna Aircraft Company; Piney Flats (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)

120 hours Vacation time

12-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

On-site fitness center

Access to Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer located in Piney Flats, TN, is seeking a Project Engineer Specialist. The role involves leading product management for new designs and improving existing products. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD, CATIA, and Inventor is essential, along with strong organizational and communication skills. This position offers valuable benefits and an opportunity to contribute to innovative aviation projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical/engineering experience or equivalent.
• Experience in aviation/rotorcraft preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development and related projects.
• Lead cross-functional project teams.
• Design new products or improve existing products.
• Interface with customers to define product requirements.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Project Engineer Specialist with lead product management of new product design and integration, make improvements to existing products, and provide engineering support for aircraft completions and parts manufacturing

What you’ll be doing as a Project Engineer Specialist

• Manage new product development and/or related projects to meet AAI business goals;successfully meet project performance requirements within budget and time constraints.
• Manage projects through the full stage-gate development cycle, ensuring adherence to “best practice” methodologies with goal to ensure optimum result.
• Lead cross functional project teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage the product development project through manufacturing start up including tooling and process development resulting in transition to production.
• Interface with the all groups within the company, reporting on project status and conducting gate reviews while managing progress of those groups.
• Interface with customers to determine product performance (and other) requirements and translate into defined statements of work for AAI Design / Certification Engineering.
• Design new products or make improvements to existing products for the development of systems, parts of STC kits and customized completions.
• Follow established technical specifications to prepare drawings and assist in design drafting.
• Be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within drafting and aeronautical field.
• Work under general supervision, relying on instruction, experience, judgment and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• May lead minor and major projects.

Skills You Bring To This Role

• Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail needed.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in timely manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong ability to be adaptable and flexible to shifting priorities and changes.

What you need to be successful

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of mechanical/engineering experience or equivalent.
• Advanced experience with AutoCAD, CATIA, Inventor or equivalent.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in aviation/rotorcraft experience.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for duration of shift.
• Ability to use computer, to include keyboard, mouse, and software related to job duties.

What we offer you in return

• 80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
• 120 hours Vacation time
• 12-13 paid holidays per year
• 6 weeks parental leave
• On-site Bell Piney Flats fitness center (employees only)
• Access to Employee Resource Groups
• And so much more

It’s time to make your mark on the future of aviation. Join us on this mission, and let’s make history together.

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