Job Title: Senior Engineering Programm Manager Pearl 10X Nacelle
Job Duration: 18 Months
Job Location: Wichita, KS
Summary:
The Nacelle development is one of the key critical path activities for the Pearl 10X programme.
As experienced on previous development programmes, including BR725 and Pearl 700, *** representation at the Nacelle supplier is a crucial element of the governance model.
Overall, *** will invest significantly for the Nacelle development at Spirit and therefore needs to maintain comprehensive oversight and influence of the activities at the design & make supplier.
The successful candidate will be in joining the programme as the Nacelle moves from its definition to manufacturing/delivery phase. In parallel to this, momentum is building towards hardware qualification and subsequent certification of the product. In this new role it is essential that the design and make supplier activities remain aligned to the needs of the Project and Customer necessitating a blend of engineering knowledge, programme management, personal influence and judgement reflected by the grade.
Key Accountabilities:
Interface with Nacelle supplier daily both Programme and Engineering teams including leadership teams
Ensure task expectations are clear and actions are closed both ways
Supports task delivery and integrated project plan, including closure of CDR and delivery of development and flight test hardware on time.
Maintain appropriate metrics to track progress and issue a weekly report into the *** leadership team
Supports *** and Airframer approval process on Engineering and Quality documentation (e.g. drawings, QTPs, Concessions)
What We re Looking For Significant experience in programme management, ideally within powerplant or aerospace development.
Engineering background preferred.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience engaging customers or suppliers.
Strong focus on delivery and problem-solving.
Basic Qualifications:
Associates degree with 7+ years of experience, OR
Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience, OR
Master s degree with 3+ years of experience, OR
PhD / JD
Preferred Qualifications:
Long term experience in Programme Management
Good understanding in Powerplant Development
Preferably Engineering background
Excellent communication and influencing skills including communication with Customer representatives. Experience with Supplier or Customer representative role preferred.
Delivery and problem resolution focus
Why is this position open? Any current recruiting challenges?
Person who is currently doing this job is leaving at the end of the month
Hard Requirements:
Engineering background
Program management experience chasing completion, structured approach
Aerospace industry
Don t want to exclude candidates with too many requirements
Must be able to obtain a Boeing badge