Expires soon Zodiac Aerospace

Associate Project Engineer

  • Gainesville (Alachua)
  • Design / Civil engineering / Industrial engineering

Job description

At Zodiac Seats U.S., a segment of Zodiac Aerospace, we take pride in hiring top talent, while also providing career development opportunities. Zodiac Seats U.S., is one of the world's top manufacturers of commercial aircraft seats for airlines and major aircraft manufacturers today. Our primary manufacturing facility is located on a half-million-square foot campus in Gainesville,Texas (approximately 60 miles north of Dallas/Fort Worth). Visit www.zodiacaerospace.com to learn more.

**POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP**

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY:

Under close supervision, responsible to achieve the cost budget, schedule, scope of work, product definition, and weight target related to engineering for routine to moderately complex projects they oversee. The Associate Project Engineer will work closely with Design Engineering, Certification, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to lead and coordinate projects within the definitions of the airframe manufacturer and airline specifications, regulatory requirements, ZSUS requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop engineering schedules that support the organization’s requirements, airframe and customer requirements.
· Ensure the engineering budget is maintained.
· Engage with internal resources to ensure fulfillment of the project. This will include acquiring commitments from functional leaders for the needed resource allocations.
· Collaborate with other project engineers.
· Help ensure project performance while documenting and working with the team to solve any problems that arise, ensuring that the project remains on schedule and delivers high-quality product to the customer on-time and within budget.
· Monitor and track project changes to ensure the non-recurring budgets are revised appropriately.
· Coordinate project completion with the affected groups.
· All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Required Knowledge and skills:

· Basic design skills
· Proven problem solving skills
· Proficient with MS Office
· Able to multi-task and manage numerous projects
· Must possess good planning and prioritizing skills

Preferred Knowledge and skills:

· Earned Value Management
· Lean Principles
· Budget Management
· Risk Management
· Scope Management
· Cognizant of the current standards of the aircraft industry and warrant specifications including FAA and CAA/JAA rules applicable to the product.

Education and/or Experience:

· Must have a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Material Science, Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering or 12 years equivalent related experience in lieu of degree.
· Plus requires minimum of 3 years of experience in Engineering related field.
· Strong sense of accountability and ownership; understanding the project engineer role as it pertains to the project team and working with close supervision.

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