Project Engineer

Whippany Actuation Systems is looking for a motivated Project Engineer to grow their skills and career by joining one of our Aerospace Business Unit Teams. This position is responsible for creating mechanical design solutions within cutting edge programs while supporting both production and aftermarket.

Whippany Actuation Systems is a dynamic aerospace company that designs and manufactures electromechanical actuators and control electronics for commercial and military applications. We believe that our success over the last 75 years can be credited to the hard work and dedication of our employees. To support our employees, we offer a variety of benefit options so they can choose the coverage based on what is important to their unique lifestyle. These include medical, dental, vision, ID protection, legal insurance, pet insurance, and a robust employee assistance program. In addition, we provide benefits to assist you in planning for your future and providing for your family, including 401K with immediate company match, life insurance, AD&D coverage, and short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Acts as the primary customer liaison related to project matters.
• Manage and oversee projects from conception to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet product cost targets to the satisfaction of all stakeholders.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with all stakeholders, including internal teams, suppliers, and customer, to ensure project success.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the successful completion of the project.
• Ensure product compliance with all technical requirements and support requirements traceability and verification.
• Collaborate with a cross-functional project team to implement and control the project (e.g., Weekly meetings and team communications).
• Prepare and deliver project status reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Create, or coordinate the creation, and submittal of customer deliverable items.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college.
• 3 year's engineering experience working in aerospace, defense, or an equivalent high technology manufacturing environment.
• At least 1 year experience leading multi-disciplined engineering teams or cross-functional teams.
• Authorization to work in the US

Eligibility Requirements:

• This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. Whippany Actuation Systems will require proof of status before employment.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical or aerospace engineering preferred
• Experience designing and troubleshooting electro-mechanical assemblies and components is preferred
• Knowledge of environmental testing in accordance with military and aerospace specifications.

• Proficiency with PTC Creo CAD (or similar CAD experience) and MATHCAD
• Familiarity with DOORS requirement management software
• Familiarity with aerospace grade materials and MIL specifications
• Familiarity with aerospace grade electronic circuit card design
• Self-starter with a bias for action in dealing with issues and tasks

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• Requires repetitive movement
• Requires sitting for extended period of time

For more information and to apply, please visit our website @ www.whipactsys.com/careers

Our Commitment:

Whippany Actuation Systems is an EqualOpportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteranstatus or other characteristics protected by law.

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