Senior Project Engineer

TheCorporate LLC; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

TheCorporate LLC in Wallingford, Connecticut seeks a Senior Project Engineer to manage complex aerospace manufacturing projects from customer requirements through final delivery. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain and Operations, lead NPI activities, and ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA and ITAR while driving on‑time, on‑budget results.

This hands‑on role requires strong PM skills, excellent communication with customers, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of project or program management experience.
• Experience in aerospace or complex manufacturing.
• Knowledge of AS9100, FAA, ITAR is highly preferred.
• Experience with NPI, tooling, process development, or engineering change management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple aerospace manufacturing projects from kickoff through completion and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for project status, schedules, requirements, and issues.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify project risks and develop corrective and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, tooling, process development, engineering changes, and customer requirements.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Resolve issues that may impact schedule, cost, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable aerospace and customer requirements, including AS9100, FAA, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Aerospace manufacturing

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Manufacturing/Business or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to manage complex aerospace manufacturing projects from initial customer requirements through final delivery.

This role will serve as a key liaison between customers and internal Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Operations teams. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills combined with a solid understanding of aerospace manufacturing and cross-functional operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple aerospace manufacturing projects from project kickoff through completion and delivery.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Serve as a primary customer contact for project status, schedules, requirements, and issues.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify project risks and develop corrective and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, tooling, process development, engineering changes, and customer requirements.
• Lead project meetings and communicate project status to management and stakeholders.
• Resolve issues that may impact schedule, cost, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Ensure projects comply with applicable aerospace and customer requirements, including AS9100, FAA, ITAR, and customer-specific requirements, as applicable.
• Support continuous improvement and process optimization initiatives.
• Maintain clear and accurate project documentation and communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field.
• 5–10+ years of project or program management experience, preferably within aerospace or complex manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and cross-functional operations.
• Experience managing multiple projects, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and project management tools.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers and cross-functional internal teams.
• Knowledge of AS9100, FAA, ITAR, and aerospace customer requirements is highly preferred.
• Experience with NPI, tooling, process development, or engineering change management is a plus.

What We’re Looking For

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on, highly organized project professional who can drive projects forward, communicate effectively with customers and internal teams, identify potential problems early, and deliver results in a demanding aerospace manufacturing environment.

Compensation

$120,000–$140,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified candidates without regard to legally protected characteristics.