What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Triumph Group?
Based in Windsor, CT, Triumph Systems, Electronics and Controls is a leading independent aerospace system supplier for the commercial and military helicopter and business jet markets and employs approximately 115 personnel. The Company’s key products and services include design, development, manufacture and support of highly engineered mechanical actuation and components for fixed wing and rotary commercial and military aircraft and military systems.
Position
We are currently seeking an entry level or experienced Project Engineer to join our Project Engineering Group that is responsible for NPI development projects in our Windsor, CT facility. The primary focus at this location is the design and development of hydraulic steering motors for nose wheel landing gear. 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 test plans, and test reports
- Provide oversight of hydraulic steering system test activities (setup and testing), supporting both on-site and off-site certification / qualification testing
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical / hydraulic steering systems and test equipment
- 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.
- Review / monitor schedule and budget commitments relative to assigned projects and communicate risks to management.
- 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
Benefits :
Work Environment and Physical Demands :
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms : stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.
