Advanced Project Engineer

Job Description

Role: Advanced Project Engineer

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Location: Clearwater, FL (100% Onsite)

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Duration: FTE / Contract

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Must Have Skills:

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• Leading Development Teams ( Top Priority )
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• Earned Value Management (EVM) ( Top Priority )
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• Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) Activities ( Top Priority )
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• Program Management Skills ( Top Priority )
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• Risk & Opportunity Management ( Top Priority )
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• Experience Enhancing Customer Relationships
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• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma Tools
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Job Summary:

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Seeking an Advanced Project Engineer to lead engineering development activities in a new product development environment. The ideal candidate will have strong project execution, program management, customer engagement, and risk management experience while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams.

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Key Responsibilities:

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• Lead development teams in a new product development environment
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• Ensure project performance and successful execution
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• Manage customer relationships and communications
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• Develop and manage project schedules and milestones
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• Understand technologies used across various programs
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• Develop program and project cost estimates
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• Support baseline planning and development
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• Develop project metrics and provide status reporting
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• Conduct variance analysis and corrective actions
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• Manage project risks and opportunities
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• Coordinate with suppliers and manage supplier relationships
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• Support occasional domestic and/or international travel (less than 10%)
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Required Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline
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• 5+ years of experience in a related field
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• Experience leading development teams in an engineering environment
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• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
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• Strong Program Management experience
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• Demonstrated Earned Value Management (EVM) proficiency
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• Experience enhancing customer relationships
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• Experience with RCCA activities
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• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
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• Ability to manage risks and opportunities effectively
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• Strong planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills
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• Self-driven individual with the ability to work independently and drive results
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