Project Engineer 4

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Engineer 4 for a contract opportunity in Long Beach, CA.

100% onsite

• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Accredited Bachelor of Science degree or higher from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.
• 7+ years' experience in an engineering role.
• 3+ years' experience in leading technical teams or projects.
• Experience with avionics, cabin systems, electrical, structures, or systems engineering.

The Client's Commercial Modifications Engineering team is seeking Multi-Skilled Project Engineers (Level 4) to make an immediate impact on key programs.

We are looking for experienced, engaged, and motivated engineers to join a team of highly skilled Project Engineers supporting Connectivity product line. This selected candidate will be based in sunny Long Beach, California and will be working on complex work statements in coordination with Engineering, Program Management, and Supply Chain. In this high-visibility position they will be able to combine the deep expertise and resources of the entire Client enterprise with the flexibility and fast pace of a post-production modification program to continuously raise the bar for technical excellence and product quality and safety.

• Leads a cross-functional engineering team focused on project execution for Connectivity Modifications.
• Identifies technical risks, issues, and opportunities; Develops and executes plans for risk mitigation, issue resolution, and opportunity capture.
• Resolves complex, cross-functional technical challenges, inclusive of leading Technical Design Reviews (TDRs). Partners closely with technical Subject Matter Experts (SME's) to resolve technical challenges.
• Effectively navigates complex certification efforts, working with FAA and EASA appointed personnel.
• Collaborates with Program Management to develop integrated project plans and project schedules.
• Responds to changes to statement of work, assesses the impact and negotiates proposed changes to determine modifications to the deliverables, resources, costs and schedules.
• Supports project proposal activities by reviewing Statement of Work, assessing potential impact to certification, configuration control, and defines the overall effort required to complete the project.
• Identifies and leads improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and reduce project flow.
• Identifies and tracks engineering performance metrics.
• Self-motivated and works under minimal direction.

Work statement is a non-managerial role, non-leadership role.

• Experience working in the commercial aircraft modification environment.
• Experience with FAA certification requirements (14 CFR Part 25 Regulations).
• Experience with FAA Airworthiness Directives.
• Experience with Client's Organization Delegation Authorization (ODA) procedures.
• Advanced knowledge and familiarity with Client Commercial Airplanes drawings, documents/procedures (i.e. BPM, BPI, etc.), manuals (i.e. AMM, CMM, etc.), and Service Bulletins.
• Experience with Client commercial aircraft platforms.
• Experience with providing briefings to senior and executive level management.
• Demonstrated interest in continuous personal learning and development.
• Ability to lead and uphold a culture of proactive safety, first-time quality, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to quickly learn and work autonomously with limited supervision.

Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Full-Time/First Shift

Possible OT opportunities.

• Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date.
• Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.