Project Engineer 3

Overview:

Triumph designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs, and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide to provide products and services that solve their most challenging problems. Whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph Group is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.

Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Control employs approximately 500 people.  The Company’s key products and services include the design, development, certification, manufacture and repair of fuel pumps, fuel metering units, fuel controls, thermal systems and electronic engine control systems for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft servicing military, commercial, regional and business jet market segments.

 
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Group to support Mechanical product design and development. This person will demonstrate the ability to execute successful product development programs for new or modified product on schedule and within budget from initial concept design through production transition.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead an integrated product team in the development of new products
• Communicate with customers on technical and project management related topics
• Prepare component specifications, test plans, and test reports
• Provide oversight of mechanical test activities (setup and testing)
• Organize team level RCCA activities to diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical products, including hydromechanical controls and/or thermal systems.
• Review/monitor schedule and budget commitments relative to assigned projects and communicate risks to management.
• Ensure new product development procedures are adhered to and that recommendations for continuous improvement and lessons learned are documented.
• Support Operations to ensure that engineered product meets financial objectives through implementation of acceptance test and build standards that align with Design to Cost (DTC) objectives.
• Identify process and product improvements (new products and legacy products) and implement changes.
• Multi-task, execute cross-functional activities, and drive projects to successfully meet key milestones.
• Foster good working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal departments.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; PMP certification, MS or MBA degree a plus.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience working with Fuel Systems, Engine Controls, Hydraulic Actuation Systems, Aerospace Systems or similar mechanical products. Internships in relevant fields will be accepted in lieu of work experience.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings (GD&T).
• Strong technical writing skills
• Experience working in and leading product development teams, creating project plans, performing risk assessments and working resource plans necessary for successful program execution.
• Hands-on mechanical product assembly, inspection and/or testing experience a plus.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.