Engineer, Project

Project Engineer 

This is an onsite position at one of the following locations (Cincinnati OH, Miami FL or Kansas City, MO).

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

Explore a career where you’re challenged and have access to exciting engineering projects that stretch your talents. You’ll design and create new systems and technologies to help solve complex aviation problems. Our expert team and supportive leaders give you the trust and independence to do your best work.

Design, test, and implement advanced technologies to improve aircraft performance, safety, and reliability, so we continue to deliver excellent aviation solutions. You’ll collaborate with other departments to ensure that our products and services meet the highest industry standards.

The Project Engineer directs the planning, design, engineering, procurement, cost, scheduling, construction, commissioning and troubleshooting activities of multiple major projects by coordinating effort of various internal departments, project teams and outside consulting resources.

What you’ll do:

• Requires travel to other sites within the United States and Internationally up to 30 and at times on short notice. 
• Prepares conceptual and detailed design of major engineering projects requiring mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and structural considerations.  Prepares technical reports for internal use and for submission to local technical authorities including operation and preventative maintenance instructions for in-house designed systems.
• Manages approved project timelines.
• Provides technical and financial data for preparation of project justification and cost benefit analysis.
• Organizes and provides input into engineering projects and required resources (staff and financial), according to department and project requirements.
• Develops proposals and cost estimates; estimates project needs including equipment, materials and personnel; schedules work to meet completion dates and technical specifications; ensures facilities are in compliance with federal, municipal and provincial electrical, fire, building, health and safety codes.
• Reviews and evaluates contracts for work to be performed by consultants and outside contractors; monitors budgets, approves plans and designs and resolves problems as they arise.
• Monitors all work in progress to ensure that quality and engineering standards are met and that designs are effective through the entire process; approves changes to designs or schedules as necessary.  Produces periodic project status reports comparing actual to forecasted timeline.
• Acts as a liaison with internal and external customers, assuring satisfaction with progress and quality.  
• Participates in projects as a team member and/or team project leader.
• Responsible for observing all applicable safety requirements and reporting immediately any unsafe practices/conditions.
• Carries out special duties as assigned.
• This position is onsite at either our Cincinnati, OH, Miami, FL or Kansas City, MO locations and is not a remote position. 

What skills you will use:     

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• Minimum 10 years experience with project management in a manufacturing or aerospace environment.
• Working knowledge of PCs in the current company operating system environment
• Working knowledge of aircraft components and specific product knowledge.
• Strong planning, organizational, analytical, interpersonal, decision making, oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong project management skills.
• Have thorough knowledge of company instruction, company process and quality manuals.
• University degree in mechanical, industrial or aerospace engineering; or equivalent.

Benefits that make life better:

• Comprehensive Healthcare
• 401(k) with 100 company match; up to 5 vested
• Paid Time Off starting on day one
• Bonus opportunities
• Health- & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Learning & Training opportunities

Raising the Standard of Excellence since 1911

With over a century of proven excellence, StandardAero has become an industry leader in MRO services and customized solutions in the aerospace field. Our shared values and learning-based culture inspire our team to exceed their potential and power our customers’ missions worldwide. With on-the-job training, advancement opportunities, and excellent benefits, StandardAero invites you to experience a fulfilling and meaningful career with us.

Inclusivity Is Our Standard

StandardAero offers equal employment opportunities for all. Our supportive environment celebrates diversity with no room for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We invite you to bring your authentic self to our team and experience our welcoming culture.

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