Project Engineer Aerospace Defense

Pontiac, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who We Are

Williams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity collaboration and continuous learning to position our team members to inspire each other and provide quality products and supporting services that exceed the expectations of our customers.

The Opportunity

Williams International has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer with experience in aerospace and/ or defense to join our team. The Project Engineer will support product qualification from start to finish and will deliver a high-quality output. The Project Engineer position is a cross functional opportunity were experience in design manufacturing and test functions are used to support project goals. Project Engineers assist with initiating planning executing monitoring controlling and effectively closing programs within schedule and cost. They are responsible for managing sub-projects and reporting on technical cost and schedule status to relevant stakeholders.

This position is 100% onsite and no remote or hybrid work is available at this time.

The Project Engineers responsibilities will include:

Support project development qualification and production efforts

Collaborate with leadership to support development of products that are discrepancy free in production and that meet all the technical requirements
Engage with managers to lead the assigned resources to best meet program objectives within schedule and scope

Author test directives test reports and qualification documents

Conduct Engine and component testing
Oversee Engine and test article assembly disassembly and investigation of test anomalies
Clearly communicate via written and oral communication to internal and external customers

Qualifications

Bachelors in Engineering required
4 years of relevant experience in Project Engineering in either aerospace and/ or defense required
Practical engineering design analysis test and manufacturing job knowledge

An ability to summarize and present critical elements of a program the current status and future plans
Strong decision-making experience when it comes to both analytical thinking and problem-solving

Proficiency using NX Teamcenter and Python desired
Knowledge of gas turbine engine hardware and associated manufacturing techniques is a plus
Comprehension of electro-mechanical components and Electrical and Mechanical Engineering principles
Evaluation of product designs for functional performance assembly and risk
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Functional experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook Word Excel Project and PowerPoint) and program management software

Physical lifting requirements include; ability to lift 50 pounds (4 inches to 25 inches) capable of pushing or pulling a weight of 60 pounds a grip strength of at least 50 pounds and be able to reach above the shoulder (65 inches).

U. S. citizenship is required
Position requires the ability to obtain a U. S. Government Security Clearance if needed. Candidates selected may be subject to a U. S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. For more information on Security Clearances please visit: U.S. Department of State.

Additional Information

Williams International is a Drug Free Workplace where all new team members and contractors are subject to pre-employment drug testing for the following controlled substances: marijuana cocaine PCP amphetamines opioids and alcohol as policy dictates.

Williams International is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability and protected veteran status.

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Who We AreWilliams International is a privately-owned company that develops and manufactures jet engines for both military and commercial aircraft applications. We are a company of creators who deliver pioneering ideas and technologies that lead the aerospace industry. Our culture fosters creativity...