Mechanical Project Engineer 3
West Hartford, CT, US, 06110-1328 Windsor, CT, US, 6095
Overview
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components, accessories, subassemblies, systems, and aircraft structures. We partner with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and operators of commercial, regional, business and military aircraft worldwide, to provide products and services that solve their hardest problems. So, whatever the part, component or complexity of assembly, Triumph Group is committed to quality, service and meeting the specialized needs of each customer.
Based in West Hartford, CT, Triumph Electronics and Control employs approximately 500 people. The Company’s key products and services include the design, development, certification, manufacture and repair of fuel pumps, fuel metering units, fuel controls, thermal systems and electronic engine control systems for helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft servicing military, commercial, regional and business jet market segments. The Engineering group also supports facilities in Windsor, CT, that design and manufacture nose wheel steering systems and landing gears.
We are currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Group to support Mechanical product design, development and testing for both our West Hartford and Windsor sites. This person will demonstrate the ability to execute successful product development programs for new or modified products on schedule and within budget from concept design through production transition.
Responsibilities
- Prepare component specifications, test plans, and test reports
- Provide oversight of mechanical and hydraulic test activities (setup and testing)
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical systems, including pumps, controls and test systems
- Review/monitor schedule and budget commitments relative to assigned projects and communicate risks to management.
- Coordinate the daily activities of the technical team in the design and development of new products.
- Ensure new product development procedures are adhered to and that recommendations for continuous improvement relative to lessons learned are communicated and incorporated into revised procedures.
- Identify process and product improvements (new products and legacy products) and implement changes.
- Multi-task, execute cross-functional activities, and drive projects to successfully meet key milestones.
- Foster good working relationships with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
Qualifications
- BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering required; MS degree a plus.
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in working in Hydraulic Actuation Systems, Fuel Controls, and/or similar mechanical/electrical products.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
- Strong technical writing skills
- Experience working in and leading product development teams, creating project plans, performing risk assessments and working resource plans necessary for successful program execution.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.