Engineering Project Manager
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ABOUT US

Just beyond the shadows of Motor City and across Lake Michigan lies a small town doing big things – Menominee, Michigan, a place we fondly refer to as “Rotor City.” Here, you'll find Enstrom Helicopter Corporation, a cutting-edge aerospace company, where for more than 65 years, we've designed, built, and manufactured top-of-the-line helicopters.

Do you take pride in your work and seek to direct your passion toward building something amazing? Then join our hardworking, talented team and help us build some of the best helicopters in the business. As we continue to grow our team, we will always prioritize cultivating a family-like atmosphere where every employee can succeed. Everyone, from our CEO to our mechanics to our engineers, comes to work with the same “roll up your sleeves attitude.”

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Project Manager will work closely with the engineering team and be responsible for planning, monitoring, and ensuring the successful completion of engineering projects within the allotted timeline and budget. Projects associated with this position will vary in size and complexity from smaller individual part improvements to larger full systems certification. This role demands strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, ability to work across disciplines within the organization as well as manage 3rd party entities that might be critical to the project. The candidate will report to the Product Development Manager.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Creating long- and short-term plans, including setting targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines.
• Working with engineering leadership on the project to ensure optimal staffing.
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project.
• Serving as a point of contact for project teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
• Establishing effective project communication plans and ensuring their execution.
• Communicating with executives or the board to keep the project aligned with company leadership goals.
• Work with the Quality Assurance department throughout development to maintain the standards required for each project.
• Adjusting schedules and targets on the project as needs or financing for the project change.
• Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

ABOUT THE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of a Bachelor's of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent.
• Degree may be substituted for experience and training in area of expertise, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience in engineering management and/or program management.
• Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies.
• An understanding of FAA regulations and the certification processes is a plus
• Basic understanding of aircraft structure and systems, rotorcraft dynamics, aerodynamics, and powerplant is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Superior communication skills (verbal and written).
• An ability to work multiple projects and multi-task.
• Proven project management and organizational skills.
• An ability to work with and mentor team members with varied backgrounds.

ABOUT THE BENEFITS

As part of the Surack Enterprises family, full-time employees can expect competitive pay, a complete benefits package, and a fulfilling professional outlook.