Senior Project Engineer

Join to apply for the Senior Project Engineer role at Cirrus. Job Summary Senior Project Engineer (PE) supports project planning, monitoring, and execution within the engineering/design area of a project. The PE determines the necessary project tasks and their deadlines and coordinates with engineering functional leaders to assign appropriate resources. The PE monitors and reports engineering performance to the overall project schedule using MS Project and Cirrus‑specific engineering tools. The PE works with and reports engineering progress to a cross‑functional integrated project team (IPT), including the Program Manager (PM) and representatives from departments across the company. Duties and Responsibilities Coordinates with engineering/design resources assigned to specific project area. For smaller projects, PE reports (dotted line) to the PM as part of the IPT. For larger projects, the PE reports (dotted line) to the LPE for their project area and the LPE reports (dotted line) to the PM as part of the IPT. Monitors and reports the engineering performance to the overall project schedule using MS Project and Cirrus‑specific engineering tools. Uses Cirrus New Product Introduction System (NPIS) and phased‑gating methodology to coordinate/provide engineering/design aspects with input from PM. Provides project‑specific direction for using Cirrus Design Engineering Procedures (CDEP) with input from functional/discipline leaders. Facilitates weekly group and/or project‑level meetings with project resources and functional/discipline leaders. Coordinates with functional/discipline leaders to on‑/off‑board project resources, including project tasks/deadlines, estimating scope of work and necessary resources, and aligning to project budget. Coordinates with functional/discipline leaders for day‑to‑day task/weekly task assignments based on project priority and resource skills/experience/availability. Coordinates with Chief Engineer to identify, track, and mitigate technical risks. Coordinates with Chief Engineer on technical direction of the project/area consistent with MR&O, DR&O, and applicable requirements with input from functional/discipline leaders as required. Coordinates with LPE and PM to define and align interdependencies within project area to be consistent with the overall project schedule. Coordinates with other PE’s to review and align group priorities consistent with the overall project schedule. Coordinates with other areas of the IPT to achieve engineering/design deliverables using Cirrus tools and input from the PM, primarily including: Manufacturing Design/Development (MD&D) – tooling, process definition, design for manufacturability, and build planning Experimental Fabrication – fabrication through all work centers Quality Assurance – inspection requirements and process definition Procurement – Supplier NDA/LTA, quoting, purchase orders Coordinates with LPE and PM to update the project schedule and applicable project engineering tools and metrics. Identifies specific risks, critical paths, and assesses impacts of scope/resource/schedule changes. Leads weekly engineering project meetings. Ensures group members feel valued, manages diverse personalities, and recognizes superior work and/or extra effort. Provides feedback to functional/discipline leader on resource performance with input from LPE and Chief Engineer. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. 6+ years of engineering experience in aerospace development. 3+ years of project management experience and/or training. Previous FAA certification experience in the posted discipline. Equipment qualification experience related to the posted discipline (e.g., DO‑178, ASTM). Process development, mapping, and deployment experience (e.g., Six Sigma Green Belt, VSM). Change Management and Configuration Management tool experience (JIRA, Windchill, or equivalent). PMP certification preferred. Broad working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Office 365 products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Visio, etc. Experience with Power BI is preferred. Excellent and professional communication skills across all formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, etc.). Ability to understand and distill highly technical discussions and communicate with project groups and leadership. Proficient in working with resources from on‑site and off‑site locations using MS Teams. Exceptional facilitation skills to bring cross‑functional teams together. Good organizational skills and ability to coordinate disparate tasks. High attention to detail and accuracy. Timely completion of scheduled work. Good problem‑solving skills with knowledge of six‑sigma or lean office tools. Benefits 401(k) Plan: Dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5% after 90 days, with 100% vesting. Employer‑Paid Coverages: Group term life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance. Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, vision, and dental with additional dependent coverage options. Free Health Tracking: Rewards for meeting health goals. Generous PTO: 120 hours accrued within the first year. Employee Referral Bonus: For referring talented candidates. Career Development: Tuition reimbursement and professional growth opportunities. Exclusive Discounts: Access to partner and marketplace discounts. Community & Engagement: Company and employee clubs at various locations. Competencies Directs Work Situational Adaptability Manges Complexity Communicates Effectively Other Duties This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work beyond 40 hours per week may be required. Equal Opportunity Employer Cirrus is dedicated to a drug‑free work environment promoting equal employment opportunity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, color, age, disability, religion, pregnancy, veteran status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, genetic information, receipt of public assistance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr