Principal Project Engineer

Top 3 skills:

• Project Engineering/Management

• Experience in the design and development of electric rotating machines (motors and generators)

• Excellent communication, both verbal and written

Principal Project Engineer

• You will report directly to our Sr Engineering Manager, and you’ll work out of our location.

• Be part of the Electric Power Generation Project Engineering team assessing and driving achievement of program specific performance within Power Systems.

• This position will be a key focal within the Project Engineering team, working directly with Project Leadership, the Customer, and a cross-functional team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support and lead systems and test engineering efforts including requirements management, system integration, and engine development/qualification test efforts

• Develop and maintain the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), track project milestones, and ensure adherence to strict technical requirements

• Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions as necessary to achieve project goals

• Prepare and present monthly budget and schedule updates, including Control Account Management (CAM) activities

• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria

• Act as the primary liaison between team leadership and customers, providing regular updates on program status and addressing any concerns

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a technical discipline such as science, technology, engineering, mathematics.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in Project, Systems, or Test engineering

WE VALUE

• Hands-on background in New Product Development (NPD), R&D, or aerospace testing

• Technical knowledge in Gas Turbine Engines (APU or Propulsion)

• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies

• Program/control account management skills

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing projects

• Proven ability to work with minimal direction in a cross-functional team environment

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

• Proficiency in solving technical problems through analytical thinking and innovation

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities while managing multiple projects simultaneously