Engineering Project Lead-Mg70100 Engineering R&D

LISI AEROSPACE is ranked 60th in the global aerospace value chain and specializes in the design and manufacture of high-tech metal components to enhance aircraft safety and performance. Active since 1950 in the fastener market (no. 3 worldwide), LISI AEROSPACE has been a recognized player in metal components for aircraft engines and airframes since 2011. With its dedication to industrial excellence, LISI AEROSPACE aims to become a leader in costs, quality, deadlines and workplace safety. This mindset is represented at every level of our company and by all of our team members. At LISI AEROSPACE, we focus above all on advancement and flexibility. Every employee is empowered and has the latitude they need to carry out their assignments and develop their skills. We provide this mobility and training through our Corporate University, the LISI Knowledge Institute (LKI). As a result, our company is growing fast and always welcoming new talents.
SUMMARY
The Engineering Project Lead is responsible for the coordination of internal and external cross functional resources to accomplish the completion of a project, as defined by a specific series of tasks. The project scope will be typically associated with the development and release of aerospace fastener new product offerings, enhancements, or cost savings opportunities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential requirement, represents the knowledge, skill, and/or ability. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation for disabilities may be made for one or more of the following:

• Leads the comprehensive organizational review of customer drawings, specifications, and industry standards. Correlates customer design / project inputs into COI new product outputs (drawings / product structures, project schedules).

• Coordinates extensive interaction with suppliers, external customers and Sales to support the identification and development strategy options for new product releases and/or cost savings opportunities.

• Conducts regular reviews with R&D to support conceptual investigations, development testing, design validation activities, with the overall objective of facilitating the project transition from the Development Phase to the Industrialization Phase.

• Oversees activities with Operational and Accounting managerial resources to conduct Return of Investment (ROI) Analysis to support the project financial analysis review and capital expenditure decision-making.

• Leads the overall activities with Quality, Engineering, and Operations to accurately coordinate the timely completion of new product qualifications, project history file development, and Process Control Document submission to the customer.

• Provides frequent interaction with Sales and Marketing to support the development of brochures and promotional items associated with a new or existing product.

• Develops and updates project charter, project plans and work breakdown structures as a tool for resource management and execution of detailed project schedules.

• Conducts comprehensive review of patents, and coordinates product design reviews with legal resources to support intellectual property investigations.

• Possesses and maintain a solid understanding of existing and emerging new manufacturing technologies to support their successful deployment in conjunction with product development activities.

• Performs executive presentations to customers and share holders for project status updates, and leads regularly scheduled project team meetings.

• Ensures a clear understanding of the LISI RDI project management system, to support new product releases using the phase gate methodology and commonly understood deliverables.

• Continually exemplifies and is an advocate of LISI Aerospace's Vision, Mission, and Guiding Principles as stated in LISI Aerospace's Team Member Handbook.
• Champions and participates in the LEAP (LISI Excellence Achievement Program) in support of the Company's commitment to continuous improvement in the areas of; HSE, Quality, and Production.
• Responsible for complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local, and State government, LISI Aerospace, and HSE Procedures.

• Other duties may be assigned.

WAYS OF WORKING, EXPERIENCE, AND BEHAVIORS
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Ability to analyze and understand complex information, product specification, and critical technical information. Able to scrutinize information providing succinct information on risks and proposed actions

• Technical Skills - Understands and has working knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 9100, NADCAP, Mil-Specs, ITAR, General aircraft construction and aircraft industry trends, Aircraft fasteners industry and Aerospace specifications, metallurgy and metal processing. Able to use mechanical testing equipment. Able to clearly share expertise and transfer technical knowledge to others; Working in problem solving team environment; Communicates technical knowledge and expertise with customers to instill confidence regarding quality function.

• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens intently to others and seeks clarification; Provides clear and pleasant responses to inquiries regardless of the situation.

• Written Communication - Writes technical documents clearly and accurately; Transfers technical data into meaningful written documents that can be understood by all levels of the organization.

• Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests.

• Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals.

• Cost Consciousness - Works within the direction of the department's resources; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Planning/Organizing - Leads multiple projects, Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans and strategies for contingencies.

• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No daily Supervisory responsibilities defined. May oversee work activities or assume supervisory responsibilities for specific projects as needed.
Core objectives exclude direct management responsibilities including but not limited to, Performance Management, and disciplinary actions.
ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTS SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• A minimum of 5 years engineering experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of project management experience.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the aerospace industry.
• Working experience of manufacturing environment procedures, methods, materials, design and documentation
• Working knowledge of relevant engineering applications, technical reading and writing; knowledge of manufacturing.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to support engineering analysis and problem solving.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software; Testing software; Simulation software; Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Manufacturing (Lawson Movex preferred) software; Project Management software, and Microsoft Office software.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Certificates, licenses, registrations
N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND ,SAFETY
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, speak, and listen. The employee is frequently required to use eye-hand coordination, repetitive hand movement and manual dexterity use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand or walk for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally bend, reach to shoulder level and lift, carrying, pushing and/or pulling up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include; close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hearing level within normal/average range.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Safety and Environmental
The responsibilities of the position include compliance with company and governmental safety, environmental and hazardous materials regulations and procedures. Employee will be required to wear personal safety equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, or proper footwear PPE in specified areas.
Participate in the development and promotion of the HSE culture, be exemplary in terms of health, safety and the environment, in particular by :
- Respecting and ensuring respect for the instructions and rules established in the field of health, safety and the environment (in particular the LISI golden rules)
- Immediately correcting, whenever possible, or reporting to his or her superiors and/or the HSE department, any malfunction or risky situation in the fields of health, safety and environmental protection
- Implementing preventive actions to reduce the environmental footprint and control health and safety risks
- Participate, upon request, in analyses (of risks, incidents) and HSE working groups related to his/her professional scope
- Be familiar with the main health and safety risks and the main environmental impacts relating to the scope of his/her work
- Be familiar with the site's HSE policy and objectives
- To be able to make proposals for improving working conditions and limiting environmental impact
LISI is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.
Other details

• Job Family PSU - Production Support
• Job Function Engineering
• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $96,992.00
• Max Hiring Rate $148,528.00

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