Lead Engineering Program Manager

About Us:

ST Engineering MRAS is a world-leading manufacturer of complex aerostructures including nacelle systems and specialized structural components of the airframe. It supplies and supports these products for engine makers, airplane manufacturers and aircraft operators. Located on Maryland's Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, MRAS has a 1.4-million sq. ft. facility situated on 180 acres – where the company and its predecessors have designed, built, and equipped civil and military aircraft for over 95 years. In addition to MRAS' design, development and manufacturing capabilities, the company provides technical support, spares, and other services for its products. 

Job Summary

This role involves leading the engineering team and managing the manufacturing activities to support an exciting new development project.   It includes providing leadership and co-ordination of the engineering team assigned to the program to support design and engineering documentation, and to support the fabrication team in fabrication and assembly of a test article.  In addition, this role includes interfacing with the customer and internal senior staff to co-ordinate all engineering activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing and managing cross functional product focused programs.
• Manages the project and interfaces with partners, contractors, suppliers, customers and internal functions.
• Manages program resource and budget allocation/integration.
• Engineering lead and focal for the program. 
• Responsible for the planning and execution of all Engineering deliverables to support qualification, certification, and production of Nacelle hardware to agreed technical specifications, schedule, and budget.
• Develops, maintains, and communicates; priorities and executable plans for a diverse domestic and global team to support internal business and Customer requirements. 
• Supports monthly Engineering Operations reviews with; variance assessments, corrective action, updated Forecast (budget and resource), key risks/abatements, and help needed. 
• Manage an integrated master schedule (IMS) with inputs from the team and provide assessment of multiple critical path(s).
• Develop action plans with guidance to respond to issues/problems.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent technical degree from an accredited university or college. 
• Minimum of 5 additional years of engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in leading technical programs in the Aerospace industry.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams. 
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability. 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

At ST Engineering, we offer great rewards, competitive pay, career advancement and growth opportunities.

Estimate salary range for this role: $92,080  to  $138,120 per year. ST Engineering considers several factors with extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates’ key skills, relevant work experience, education/training/certification, job level, and work location. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

ST Engineering - MRAS Benefits:

As a full-time employee of ST Engineering- MRAS, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting from start date
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Onsite Gym with weekly fitness classes  
• Immediate 401k vesting!!!
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off (Permissive for exempt staff)

It takes diverse talent to solve real-world problems.  ST Engineering is deeply committed to building a workplace community where inclusion is valued, and everyone feels welcomed.  We’re proud to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other legally protected grounds. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s through our differences that innovative changes are made.

ST Engineering is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact our Talent Strategies team at 571-771-0101, or by email at stena.careers@stengg.us.

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