Senior Project Engineer, Mechanical Systems, Externals and Nacelles

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. Provide leadership and project management to a cross-functional Integrated Product Team responsible for part-level ownership throughout design, validation, production, and field sustainment .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeAguadilla • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and technical leadership within cross-functional teams, focusing on engineering design, validation, and production processes. Proficient in risk management, budget planning, and communication to ensure alignment with program requirements.

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Project Management ExperienceMechanical Engineering DegreeAerospace Engineering DegreeAGILE MethodologiesControl Account Manager (CAM) Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignStructural AnalysisDurability EngineeringMaterials EngineeringManufacturing EngineeringRisk ManagementBudget PlanningTechnical MetricsIssue ResolutionField Investigations

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingAlignment to Program Requirements

Tools & Technologies

CORELean Six SigmaQCPC Processes

Industry Keywords

Integrated Product TeamClass I Engineering ChangesClass II Engineering ChangesSupplier ReviewsMilitary Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide leadership and project management to a cross-functional Integrated Product Team responsible for part-level ownership throughout design, validation, production, and field sustainment
Guide technical execution, manage program commitments, and ensure Component Integrated Product Team goals are met
Support IPT activities across design, structural analysis, durability, aero, materials, and manufacturing engineering
Drive technical execution and program performance, including risk management, issue resolution, and key review readiness
Plan and manage budgets, schedules, and technical metrics in collaboration with the CIPT
Ensure communication, risk closure, and alignment to program requirements
Coordinate and support Class I and Class II Engineering Changes
Oversee supplier and manufacturing reviews, engine build-test-teardown events, ACIs, FMRs, MERLIN field inquiries, and deviation requests
Support field investigations and production delivery troubleshooting
Travel up to 10% domestically

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
5 years of engineering experience or an Advanced degree with 3 years of engineering experience
3 years of project management experience
U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
English (read, write, speak) required when communicating with customers, co-workers, or supervisors who only speak English
Prior experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM) preferred
Familiarity with bid and proposal cost estimating for military programs preferred
Experience with AGILE methodologies preferred
Knowledge of CORE, Lean Six Sigma, and QCPC processes preferred
Ability to travel up to 10% domestically

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Scholar Program
Employee referral award eligibility, subject to all eligibility requirements
Hybrid work arrangement with regular onsite and offsite work