Project Engineer Lead – Aerospace

6 days ago


Mount Vernon, Washington, United States Killeen Group Full time

The Killeen Group is seeking several
Project Engineer Leads
on behalf of a leading manufacturer in Skagit County, WA. This growing company provides
award-winning service
to the commercial aerospace, space and defense markets.

The
Project Engineer Lead
is a
key force
behind the success of the engineering team - responsible for ensuring the team can successfully complete assigned projects and requires a passion for leadership and mentorship.

This role will serve as a technical expert, be the primary point of contact to resolve customer issues, pursue proactive resolutions to issues at every stage of the project, implement risk mitigation strategies, and encourage and support less experienced engineers in their professional development.

Title:
Project Engineer Lead

Location(s):
Onsite – Hamilton, WA

Type:
Salaried, Full-time

Salary:
$95,000-145,000/yr + Bonus

Travel:
On-site with potential opportunities for off-site

Duties:

  • Interact frequently with shop floor to ensure project health; may have daily presence on shop floor.
  • Manage engineering projects to produce technical deliverables with fixed cost and schedule constraints.
  • Manage project scope and is responsible for the execution of the team's work.
  • Manage a team of engineers to execute project scopes.
  • Perform risk assessments, frequently encourages less experienced engineers to identify improvement areas.
  • Direct and participate in engineering activities, including design, engineering reviews, and work order preparation.
  • Assure all team members have a complete understanding of all quality requirements for projects.
  • Responsible for assuring the team has materials organized and ready for manufacturing, including monitoring purchasing activities.
  • Monitors and reports project financial performance.
  • Shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
  • Identify process improvement areas.
  • Communicate directly with customers to establish detailed requirements and deliverables, provide project status, and discuss risks.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (
    U.S. Citizenship Required
    ). The Company will assist in gaining this access once employed. Special Access Program or other Government Access Requirements are mandatory for this position and requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.
  • 5+ years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proven experience working directly with senior leadership, managing strategic initiatives, and influencing decision-making
  • Expertise in leading complex engineering or business projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring timely execution and stakeholder alignment
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive, inquisitive, and intuitive approach to challenges
  • Advanced project management abilities, with demonstrated success in executing initiatives and meeting strategic objectives
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and influence stakeholders at all levels
  • Proven ability to manage confidential data and executive-level discussions with professionalism and discretion
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities with efficient and effective time management
  • High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English, with experience presenting to executives, managing customer relations, and negotiating contracts

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
  • Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
  • HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
  • 401k with employer matching
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
  • Education reimbursement program
  • Education reimbursement program available after 1-year of service

Next Steps:

If selected and progressed, you will:

  1. Conduct a screening call with a Killeen Group recruiter
  2. Conduct 1-3 interviews with hiring company


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