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Title: Manager of Project Engineering

CLIENT:
Our client is a $60 million public company with 180 employees, headquartered in a 125,000 square foot unionized facility.  Their products are sold into the aerospace and defense industries and distributed on a worldwide basis for use in the movement of material and personnel and motion control operations.  They have become the market leader through organic growth and continuous improvement. The company, as a sole source supplier, has record levels of new orders, sales and operating profit. Their extended product line has already seen several new introductions go from concept to delivery in only two years.  The company enjoys a reputation for providing high quality products to the aerospace industry for over 75 years.

POSITION:
The continued success of our client has generated a need for a strong Manager of Project Engineering reporting to the VP of Engineering. This leader will be charged with monitoring, prioritizing, mentoring and directing the day to day activities of a team of six project engineers. He/she will ensure that projects are completed on time; within budget design standards are maintained and provide technical leadership. Projects range from relatively simple to large and complex. The group will generate proposals,  do design and performance analyses and be responsible for design, development and qualification. Further projects will include component problems, upgrades, material changes and obsolescence. The new Manager of Project Engineering will travel as required to coordinate new product development and troubleshooting efforts with the customer or supplier.

CANDIDATE:

• Ideally a BSME, (MBA preferred)
• 10+  years of progressive experience in aerospace engineering with proven project management skills
• Will  have demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• An aggressive, make it happen leader with “Fire in the Belly”, a passion to succeed and an appreciation for establishing high morale.
• History of successfully bringing projects in on time and on budget.
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Must be an intelligent and effective communicator
• Knowledge of military specifications a plus
• Should have working knowledge of electromechanical systems

COMPENSATION:

• Base salary approximately $100,000.00
• Bonus: percentage of base awarded for meeting and/or exceeding company and individual objectives
• Competitive benefit package including 401K
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COMPANY APPEAL:

• Position offers challenges in a company that is positioned for growth.
• The company has doubled its sales volume in ten years and is expected to double sales again over the next five years. It is an Industry leader that has survived difficult times and flourished.
• There have been a number of large programs won this year. Several other potential programs are currently in play. Profits have grown at an impressive rate of 16% a year for the past 10 years. In eight of those ten years they exceeded plan for operating income and sales.
• Global public company in an interesting business offering an exciting work environment and a market leader recognized for quality products.

 

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