Senior Project Engineer

Summary

Provides Senior Engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Develops engineering project plans to accomplish customer requirements. Assists in the development of Program Management and Engineering staff, including less experienced Project Engineers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research, ongoing development, and new business requirements.

Works with customers and management to obtain SOW approval.

Identifies and manages changes to SOW, assesses the impact of those changes, and incorporates as required.

Negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.

Leads project execution to complete the work statement.

Identifies program performance metrics.

Plans identifies and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program.

Lead a team of up to 50 engineers. Provide planning, organization, coaching, mentoring, and training.

Manages multiple priorities and competing tasks while prioritizing and assigning tasks and assignments to team members.

Works constructively with other departments and vendors to gain consensus on the best plan of attack on each program issue.

Communicates clearly with the engineering team, other departments, the customer, and vendors as required to facilitate smooth completion of the engineering package.

Plans an engineering package, prepares staffing plans, anticipates critical path issues, and sets a schedule to meet program schedules and budgets.

Provides periodic project status to upper management using the latest presentation techniques.

Stays on top of a program, delivers message to GTI Engineers, and serves as the focal point and conductor for all engineering activities on a particular program.

Delegates responsibility to achieve efficiency.

Evaluates and approves designs, changes, specifications, and drawing releases.

Mentor less experienced staff to grow and develop within the company.

Maintains regular attendance including being at work, being on time to work and working full shifts.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Core Competencies

Project Management – Develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes project on time and budget, and manages project team activities.

Judgment – You display a willingness to make decisions, you exhibit sound and accurate judgment, you support and explain reasoning for decisions, you include appropriate people in decision-making process, and you make timely decisions.

Leadership – You exhibit confidence in self and others, you inspire respect and trust, you react well under pressure, you show courage to take action, and you motivate others to perform well.

Negotiation Skills – You clarify interests and positions of all parties and adjust tactics to achieve desired results; you manage conflict, manipulation, and strong emotions; and you develop alternative options for mutual gain while building consensus through give-and-take.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of aircraft structural, interior, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Structural substantiation and certification.

Aviation background and aircraft interior experience required.

Ability to lead team of up to 20 Engineers in productive and efficient manner to generate aircraft modification engineering.

Ability to coach, train, and mentor team of engineers.

Ability to assess team strengths and delegate work to gain maximum results.

Ability to work constructively with other departments and vendors to gain consensus on the best plan for each program issue.

Ability to prepare meeting materials, and conduct design reviews as required to keep all parties informed of progress, gain team consensus, and progress the engineering package to completion.

Ability to plan an engineering package, prepare staffing plans, anticipate critical path issues, and set a schedule to meet program schedules and budgets.

Strong communication, time management and problem-solving skills.

Computer skills should include the ability to use CAD systems, spreadsheets, word processing, project scheduling and project presentation software.

Ability to sit for extended periods of time, use hands to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and have close/color vision ability to adjust focus.

Ability to travel as required.

Ability to work outside of core business hours as required.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to meet high expectations for meeting strict schedule, budget, and technical solutions.

Ability to lead engineers through an entire project including creating their own schedules and holding them accountable for meeting the strict deadlines with minimal margin of error.

Ability to lead and mentor Project Engineering teams in all aspects of the execution of projects.

Ability to adapt to tailored processes designed for prototype engineering (vs. production engineering).

Deep knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Summary of Education, Experience & Certification

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in engineering or equivalent, minimum 10 years industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employees working on programs subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee for legal compliance purposes.

The expected WA salary range for this position is between $120,000.00 - $166,000.00 USD. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, education, location, and other factors permitted by law. Our suite of comprehensive benefits include: healthcare (medical, dental & vision), life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) savings plan with company match.

• About Greenpoint Technologies
• Greenpoint delivers nose-to-tail VIP Jet aircraft interiors for private clients and Heads-of-State. We are proud to be known in the aerospace industry for our design and engineering innovation, award-winning company culture, and on-time delivery of our beautiful products. We use leading-edge tools and employee-built processes to deliver extraordinary, one-of-a-kind custom aircraft interiors. It’s complex work, but we work smart. In return for hard work, collaboration, and creativity, our people experience a culture custom built for high achievers:

Big jobs and stretch assignments.

High accountability environment, with transparent decisions aligned to values, open communication, and engaged leadership.

Ability to make a big, visible impact on the end product.

We welcome diverse contributions and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.