[Remote] Project Manager - Aerospace Engineering
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Sonaca North America is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, committed to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. They are currently seeking a Project Manager to effectively lead and manage a variety of engineering projects, ensuring they meet deadlines and customer expectations while coordinating with different teams.ResponsibilitiesEffectively lead and manage a wide variety of engineering projects- these projects typically include engineering design, stress analysis, test build, infrastructure and supplyMonitor and supervise these activities in terms of workflow, schedule, cost, risk and customer expectations during execution of projectMonitor corrective engineering actionsMeet on-time delivery of project milestones- projects typically have urgent deadlines associated with them and costs must be carefully managedResponsible for the collaboration between Design, Stress, Supply and the customerParticipate in project progress meetings, critical path meetings and maintaining the critical path for project engineersResponsible for anticipating, analyzing and reporting potential engineering project risks and countermeasures to Program ManagementAlthough the primary role is to lead projects, this position may also be asked to perform other engineering tasks, depending on the project work loadPerforms other duties as requiredTravel will be required to support meetingsResponsible for project planning and staffingDirects work of others and acts as leadPerforms other duties as requiredSkillsRequires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent years of education, training, and work experienceA minimum of 10 years of experience in airframe design and/or analysis5 years' experience in a lead engineer role requiredStrong leadership ability and excellent communication skills are necessaryMust be proactive, forward thinking and a self-motivated team leader and have an excellent ability to manage prioritiesRequires proficiency using CATIA V5Must be highly competent using MS Office productsBenefits401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contributionCompetitive wagesPaid holidaysPaid time offMedical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insuranceShort-term disabilityLong-term disabilityEmployee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resourcesWellness programTuition assistanceSubject to eligibility, terms, and conditionsCompany OverviewSonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in St Charles, Missouri, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.sonaca-na.com.