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Breeze-Eastern is a leading global designer and manufacturer of high-performance lifting and pulling devices for military and civilian aircraft, including rescue hoists, winches, and cargo hooks. Rescue crews trust their lives with Breeze-Eastern products, and we take that responsibility seriously. The work we do benefits the greater good and we are a global leader because we keep the best on board.

Our challenge is to develop and field next-generation helicopter search and rescue products including rescue hoists and sensors for improving situational awareness and mitigating human factors. Breeze hires some of the most talented engineers in the industry, and we are seeking candidates who will bring thought, leadership, and a strong desire to succeed in the delivery of innovative solutions and operational excellence to our customers.

The Project Engineer provides internal leadership for engineering programs in terms of overall design, development, analysis, testing, reporting and business considerations, such as budget and schedule, from proposal through qualification testing. The Project Engineer is expected to lead beyond the normal scope of task-based project engineering. Knowledge, experience, personal drive and creativity will motivate this individual to present and support ideas that will affect the direction of current and future programs. The individual will be the primary technical interface with customers. Some travel will be required to meet with customers, vendors and perform equipment evaluations as necessary. The candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills which are critical to working in a team environment with other design disciplines within the organization. Daily interactions with Design, Reliability, Manufacturing, Quality and Program Management are required. In addition, the candidate will be expected to interact with the customer (both commercial and military) as well as suppliers on a regular basis, taking a lead role during technical discussions and formal coordination meetings. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are required.

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Manage the activities for engineering programs throughout the lifecycle of the program, including proposal, design, analysis, and qualification testing. The Project Engineer will:
Generate and review technical reports/presentations, including formal documents to be submitted to the customer.
Perform program planning and budgeting.
Be a liaison with the customer and suppliers.
Lead project teams and interface with customers and operations personnel. Works closely with functional departments to assure that all requirements are being addressed; recurring and no-recurring costs, adherence to schedule, safety, product functionality, and customer satisfaction
Work in a team environment with other design disciplines within the organization. Daily interactions with Design, Reliability, Manufacturing, Quality and Program Management are required.
Strong knowledge of aerospace materials and manufacturing processes.
Works courteously and resolutely with customers, subcontractors and suppliers to achieve project goals
Performs risk management and alerts senior management when concerns arise which could affect project cost, schedule, or system safety
Prepares project data deliverables
Develops requirements specifications for subcontracted components
Work both individually and as a leader and key contributor on project teams
Participate in and be responsible for all meetings regarding the subject duties involving Breeze-Eastern or customer personnel.
Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

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B.S. degree in Engineering
Technical skills include a working knowledge of hydraulic and electromechanical systems - aerospace/defense environment preferred or closely related role in defense or aerospace industries
Strong leadership, communication, teamwork, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent problem solving and time management skills
Business and technical astuteness
Successful candidates must meet all requirements under ITAR.
Must be well organized, detail oriented and multi-tasker.
Must have exceptional communication skills in order to communicate technical issues through written, verbal and presentation media.
Experience with hoists and winches preferable.
Must have knowledge of MIL. Specs and civil aerospace requirements. AS9100 Quality System experience preferred.

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