Engineering Project Manager
AvtechTyee’s Design Engineering team is searching for a Engineering Project Manager to be responsible for defining and driving the successful delivery of projects. Our team works across our Audio and Avionics business lines to enable efficient and effective execution of project deliverables. In this role, you will work directly with our engineering and production teams to make our product plans a reality. You will be responsible for refining processes and leading the seamless delivery of our aerospace products to ensure that the Engineering team is enabled to run as smoothly as possible. We look for candidates who will thrive here, meaning they demonstrate clear communication, embrace open feedback, trust their colleagues, and are driven to execute, deliver, and complete projects independently and efficiently.
Your day-to-day may look like:
The target wage/salary range for this role is $100k - $130K, depending on education and experience.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.
Your day-to-day may look like:
- You will Lead Electrical Engineering project(s) that will include:
- Craft and implement project plans, establish control procedures, and flexibly adapt to ensure project goals are met.
- Collaborate closely with our lead engineers, design team, and senior project managers to manage project scope, schedules, and budgets.
- Develop and manage frameworks to track project progress, mitigate risks, and proactively address challenges.
- Champion process improvements and engineer solutions to project-related issues while achieving objectives.
- Coordinate meetings, manage document control with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies, including responses and reports to stakeholders.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to ensure project deliverables are met and proactively address obstacles.
- Partner with manufacturing engineering to ensure design for manufacturability and contribute to development of detailed procedures.
- Develop schedule and budget; manage and report progress and report key project metrics
- Track and manage changes in requirements and deliverables
- Partner with manufacturing engineering and contribute to development of detailed procedures.
- Respond to unexpected changes to ensure integration activities stay on schedule, on budget, and are completed with high-quality and documented build pedigree.
- Coordinate with procurement, internal and external manufacturing to ensure that hardware priorities are well understood and are actively managed to support the need dates.
- B.S./B.A. in engineering or other relevant technical field.
- At least 7 years’ experience in the aerospace industry and 5 years of relevant experience in a project/program management role.
- Demonstrated proficiency in planning and organizing complex technical projects using earned value management. PMP a plus.
- Experience throughout the entire hardware project lifecycle including but not limited to: concept, requirements, design, qualification, certification, and new product introduction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Lean principles and a passion for continuous improvement.
- Demonstrated experience with airworthiness, safety and DO-254. Knowledge of TSO and PMA application process.
- Experience with aerospace DO-178 software development preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence. You possess a willingness to empower and inspire communication and a positive attitude in a team.
- Ability to dig deep and thoroughly understand problems and solutions.
- Demonstrated ability to build trusting and effective working relationships that improve team performance and deliver results.
- Working knowledge of configuration management principles and practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
The target wage/salary range for this role is $100k - $130K, depending on education and experience.
**Must be authorized to work in the U.S.**
**This position requires either a US Person (as defined in applicable export regulations) or a non-US person who is eligible to obtain required export authorization**
We are the perfect sized organization where you can make a difference and see your work come to life! We need a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude to help position our company for new growth and improved social responsibility. AvtechTyee believes that in-person interactions are necessary to support and drive innovation, productivity, cross-functional collaboration, effective communication, team cohesion, and employee engagement. Working on site at the facility is required.
Since 1958 AvtechTyee has been a leader in the design, development, and manufacture of electronic systems and structural parts for the aerospace industry, with a focus in Communications, Power Lighting and Control, Electro-Mechanical, Switches and Connectors, Indicators, and Rods and Struts. AvtechTyee’ s products are flying onboard 42 aircraft types within the air transport, regional commuter, and business jet sectors, serving 450 customers in 49 countries of the world. AvtechTyee manufactures a large range of Tie Rods, Push-Pull Rods, and Control Rods assemblies in Aluminum, Titanium, or Stainless Steel and our composite strut design combines lightweight composite materials with AvtechTyee’s proprietary insert. AvtechTyee can design a customized rod to fit any aerospace application. Our versatility in supporting aerospace electronics requirements ranges from the custom design and manufacturing of complex power supplies to complete Digital Audio Systems. The innovative design teams at AvtechTyee help anchor our competitive edge in this industry as we offer a broad range of system solutions and a proven ability to design, certify and manufacture equipment requiring electrical, mechanical, optical and software capabilities.
AvtechTyee is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.
AvtechTyee is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our application process as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department at 425-249-5290.
Department: Engineering
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position