Program Integration Manager (Project Engineer)

Company: MKS2 Technologies
Location: Olympia
Posted on: May 9, 2022

Job Description:

Several teams within our client's Integration department are seeking experienced Project Engineers (better known as PIMs internally; Program Integration Manager ) to join their team and make an immediate impact on urgent and long-term development, production and fleet support issues within the Puget Sound region of Washington. Positions will be based onsite in either Everett, Rentonn or Tukwila, WA based on candidate preference. You will be able to combine the deep expertise and resources of the entire client enterprise with the flexibility and fast pace of a small company setting. You will have abundant opportunities to lead and collaborate with people from all over the world to create and deliver innovative solutions to complex technical problems while maintaining compliance with US and Foreign regulations regarding aircraft development, production (including delivery), maintenance, supplier engagement and flight operations.

The Project Engineer provides the engineering leadership to a team representing multiple skill areas, which may include internal and external resources and customers. Develops statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements. Works with customers and management to obtain approval. Responds to changes to SOW, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules. Leads project execution to complete the work statement. Identifies performance metrics. Plans, identifies, and coordinates resources required over the life of the project or program. Defines plans for risk mitigation and opportunity. Compares actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned. Provides technical, business and integration leadership for the development and execution of project or team plans. Works under minimal direction.

Primary Responsibilities
Be an integral part of supporting all BCA models in-service, in-production and under development, including programs such as 747, 767, 777, 787, 737 MAX, 777X, and the next generation of commercial airplanes
Lead cross-functional teams to evaluate, coordinate, implement and ensure engineering design and retrofit changes meet operational and functional requirements in support of customer expectations and overall program objectives
Lead cross-functional technical integration in support of resolving complex issues to help deliver airplanes, return airplanes into service, resolve supply chain issues, mitigate risks, realize opportunities, etc---
Lead cross-functional integration and technical project management in support of delivery and production stream sustainability
Lead detailed investigations to ensure system integration, compliance with requirements and to preclude safety issues
Lead and integrate the enhancement of business and enterprise tools and/or processes to enable efficient performance of engineering tasks
Communicate routinely with Internal and External Customers (peers, stakeholders, senior and executive leadership)
Communicate frequently with Regulators and/or Suppliers

Basic Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (ABET accreditation or equivalent).
Experience: 10+ years' experience performing complex engineering or integration work, and 7+ years' experience in leading and/or managing complex projects.
Export Control Requirement: This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a "US Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. - 120.15 is required. "US Person" includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Travel: The applicant must be able to support domestic or international travel (up to 10%) to support our customers as required, although this is not typical.

Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills / Experience):
7+ years of experience with Transport, Boeing 7-Series and/or McDonnell Douglas Aircraft is preferred
5+ years of experience with US and/or foreign aircraft certification/regulatory processes is preferred
Prior experience in an engineering integration role
Commercial aircraft design and/or analysis experience within Airframe, Flight Sciences, Interiors, Propulsion, or Systems Experience with certification, working with FAA regulations, and Regulatory Administration
Experience with commercial or military aircraft maintenance is preferred
Project Management exposure / experience (e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge [PMBOK], ANSI/PMI 99-001-2008) is preferred
Quick Learner: ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts across multiple disciplines
Problem Solver: ability to analyze and organize complex technical problems
Communicator: ability to translate complex issues into cohesive, actionable components, with ability for individual contributor and executive communication
Experience with leading major design changes through multiple phases of product and certification lifecycle
Ability to work out of comfort zone, where process definition does not exist or is unclear
Ability to take ownership/initiative, pull teams together, establish battle rhythm, and remove roadblocks

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