Flight Test Project Engineer Sr

Cirrus • Duluth, MN

3d

About The Position

Senior Project Engineer (PE) supports Engineering Flight Test planning,
monitoring, and executing within the engineering/design area of a project. The
PE determines the necessary project tasks and their deadlines and coordinates
with functional leaders to assign appropriate resources. The PE monitors and
reports flight test performance to the overall project schedule using MS project
as well as Cirrus-specific project engineering tools. The Flight Test PE reports
to the Executive Director- Engineering Flight Test.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year college or university in engineering discipline.
• 6+ years Engineering experience in Flight Test development
• 3+ years Project management experience and/or training
• Previous FAA certification experience in the posted discipline.
• Equipment qualification experience related to the posted discipline
• Process development, mapping, deployment experience (Six Sigma Green belt, VSM, or others)
• Change Management and Configuration Management tool experience (JIRA, Windchill, or equivalent)
• Broad working knowledge of all Microsoft Office and Office 365 products and associated apps, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, Visio, etc. Additionally, experience using and manipulating data with Power BI is preferred.
• Excellent and professional communication skills in all forms and formats (public speaking, team meetings, PowerPoint, memos, emails, charters, internal/external, etc.).
• Good organizational skills and the ability to coordinate between 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates flight test activities with engineering/design resources assigned to specific project area.
• PE reports (dotted line) to the Executive Director - Engineering Flight Test.
• Monitors and reports the flight test performance to the overall project schedule using MS Project and Cirrus-specific project engineering tools.
• Uses Cirrus New Product Introduction System (NPIS) and phased-gating methodology to coordinate/provide engineering/design aspects with from flight test leadership.
• 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 flight test resources and functional/discipline leaders.
• Coordinates with Functional/discipline Leaders to determine flight test resource demand and allocation, including project tasks/deadlines estimating scope of work and necessary resources, and aligning to project budget.
• Coordinates with flight test leaders for day-to-day task/weekly task assignments based on project priority and resource skills/experience/availability.
• Coordinates with LPE and PM to define and align interdependencies within flight test area to be consistent with the overall project schedule.
• Represents Flight Test at project IPT meetings.
• Coordinates with other areas of the IPT to achieve engineering/design deliverables using Cirrus tools and input from the PM, primarily including: Experimental Fabrication – fabrication thru all work centers Quality Assurance – inspection requirements and process definition Procurement – Supplier NDA/LTA, quoting, purchase orders Engineering - flight test requirements definition and planning LPE and PM to update the project schedule and applicable project engineering tools and metrics. Identify specific risks, critical paths, and assess impacts of scope/resource/schedule changes.
• Ensures group members feel valued, manages diverse personalities, and recognizes superior work and/or extra effort.

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, dental, with additional dependent coverage options.
• Free Health Tracking: With 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level