Project Engineer III

Responsibilities: Lead small cross-functional teams and projects while balancing technical, cost, and schedule constraints Oversee design, development, and implementation of engineering projects to meet specifications and quality standards Provide technical estimation support and Basis of Estimates Conduct trade studies and lead technical evaluations Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance Coordinate with suppliers to develop Statements of Work and align with contracts and quality teams Support risk and opportunity management for projects Communicate project status clearly to technical and programmatic audiences Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering team Serve as liaison between Engineering and Program offices to resolve conflicts and represent stakeholders

Key requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience; Masters +3 yrs acceptable) Typically 5+ years of related experience Strong technical foundation for project/programmatic skills Ability to lead small cross-functional teams and projects Advanced technical knowledge in the engineering discipline Strong project management skills and ability to manage budget and schedule Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills General knowledge of two or more functional disciplines outside engineering (e.g., supply chain, manufacturing, operations, program management) Thorough knowledge of risk and opportunity management Experience communicating across engineering and functional teams Clear verbal and written communication of technical concepts and plans strong communication leadership problem-solving systems engineering and integration CAD software PLM (product lifecycle management)