The Headhunters, LLC

Compensation

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Our firm has an exciting opportunity for a Lead Technical Project Engineer within the Aerospace and Defense industry. This role will support the management of projects from start to finish with high quality output. They will assist with initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing projects effectively within schedule and cost constraints. Will compile all information to report on program status to relevant stakeholders. This role will lead a cross functional team and be capable of performing design and manufacturing tasks in support of project goals. This role is required to be onsite 5 days a week. Responsibilities: • Work within a fully integrated manufacturing process and product design team • Develop discrepancy free processes by improving work instructions, design intent, and process techniques through data driven statistical analysis of the current process, in support of full PPAP verification. • Work with the quality organization to improve the PPAP process by implementing lessons learned across the enterprise. • Work to ensure on time product qualification: • By addressing customer questions regarding product manufacture through development of the MMA (Manufacturing Maturity Assessment) process. • Develop qualification plans and reports with input from internal and external stake holders • Work closely with Project Leadership to maintain schedule and scope • Requires a flexible individual looking for cross functional opportunities that will expand their knowledge and proficiency in manufacturing process development, product qualification, design, and product testing all from a project and system perspective. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred) • Minimum 5+ years of experience in project and engineering design, manufacturing, test, and analysis job • Highly motivated and organized individual who is approachable, a natural planner and a decision maker • 2+ years of hands on experience utilizing NX with Teamcenter • The ability to summarize and present the critical elements of a program, as well as its current status and future plans, is essential • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proficiency with program management software; Microsoft Project • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Project and PowerPoint) • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment based visa sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in product development with core proficiency in either manufacturing process design, product definition and design, or product test • Experience in gas turbine engines with an intermediate knowledge of turbomachinery failure mode • Experience as a customer interface • Experience with PPAP or statistics or product quality • Experience with DOD programs • Secret Clearance Compensation: $115,000 - $145,000 annual