Project Engineer

Northwest Aerospace Technologies ("NAT"), a Safran Company, is the only EASA DOA Certified aircraft interior reconfiguration group in the United States. Focusing on commercial and military aircraft, NAT provides first‑class services in design, engineering, quality, certification, and manufacturing for a variety of Blue‑Chip customers. Position Overview In the role of Project Engineer you will play a pivotal part on our Engineering team. You will provide engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. You will develop engineering project plans to accomplish customer requirements. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and obtain approval for Statements of Work (SOW) supporting research, development, and new business Manage SOW changes, assess impacts, and negotiate adjustments to scope, deliverables, resources, cost, and schedule Lead project execution to fulfill SOW requirements Define and track program performance metrics Plan and coordinate resources throughout the project lifecycle Lead and supervise a team of up to 20 engineers (planning, organizing, coaching, mentoring, training) Manage multiple priorities and delegate tasks effectively Collaborate with internal departments and vendors to resolve program issues Communicate clearly with engineering teams, management, customers, and vendors Develop engineering plans, staffing plans, schedules, and manage critical‑path items to meet budget and timeline goals Provide regular project status updates to upper management Serve as the primary engineering focal point for assigned programs Review and approve designs, changes, specifications, and drawing releases Maintain regular attendance and fulfill additional assigned duties Knowledge / Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.S.) or equivalent Minimum 7 years of industry experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, eligible Permanent Resident, or political asylee) to support ITAR‑regulated programs Job Requirements Working knowledge of aircraft structural, interior, mechanical, and electrical engineering Experience with structural substantiation and certification Aviation background with aircraft interior experience required Ability to lead, coach, train, and mentor a team of up to 20 engineers Assess team strengths and effectively delegate work for maximum productivity Collaborate with departments and vendors to reach consensus on program solutions Prepare meeting materials and conduct design reviews to drive progress and alignment Plan engineering packages, staffing, schedules, and manage critical‑path to meet budget and timeline goals Strong communication, time management, and problem‑solving skills Proficiency in CAD systems, spreadsheets, word processing, project scheduling, and presentation software Physical ability to sit for extended periods, lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 25 pounds occasionally, with adequate close/color vision Willingness to travel and work overtime as required Desired Attributes Team oriented Process focused Open & honest communication Quality minded Ability to persevere and honor commitments Recognizes success Executes with urgency Creates solutions Customer focused in everything we do We seek service‑oriented team players with strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude, adaptable to our innovative and evolving environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Safran companies