Project Engineer

Tulsa, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Summary:

The Project Engineer will lead technical and commercial project activities from bid development through execution. The Project Engineer will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for aerospace manufacturing projects while also coordinating project timelines resources and deliverables across departments. The person in this role will thoroughly review RFP/RFQ requirements including the SOW deliverables schedule and develop detailed cost data for labor materials outside processing and non-recurring activities. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to play a key role in both the financial and operational success of aerospace programs. This role requires a blend of engineering project management and cost analysis.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Estimating Duties:

Lead the technical scope development for bids and proposals in collaboration with business development program management operations and engineering teams.
Work directly with the customers procurement and technical team to determine detailed requirements and deliverables
Examine the requirements of the RFP (Requests for Proposals)/RFQ (Requests for Quotes) including SOW (Statement of Work) technical data package deliverables schedule term and conditions and non-recurring activities. Review and document the requirements for regulatory/statutory customer approvals customer qualifications third-party approvals and special processes not in place. Address any requirements outside our standard business model.
Develop detailed cost estimates for labor materials outside processing non-recurring (material min buys tools start-up programming qualification activities etc.)
Develop FAR compliant cost and price data that includes historical data supplier quotes WBS BOE FAR schedules Small Business Subcontracting Plans and rates etc.
Proposal write-ups (Executive Summary Cost Volume Management Volume Technical Volume)
Lead bid/no bid meetings lead cost reviews with supporting data (pictures target pricing industry or customer intel etc.)
Maintain and provide real time updates to the Bid Activity List and electronic quote folders
Follow-up and manage action items from customer RFPs/RFQs and customer meetings
Other duties as assigned

Project Analyst Duties

Conduct kick-off meetings and coordinate start-up activities to hand-off information from estimating to the Program Manager IPT members and management (for specific or strategic awards) to ensure they align with project forecasts.
Support activities for customer awards (contract review etc.)
Conduct financial reviews (post-mortems) on specific parts/programs including low margin parts
Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met
Work closely with Program Manager and Operations Supervisor to monitor budgets timelines and deliverables to ensure alignment with estimates
Prepare and present regular project status reports to internal stakeholders and customers as directed
Track and manage changes in project scope schedule and costs
Maintain detailed project documentation meeting minutes action items and status reports
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

Interpret customer technical data packages including models .stp files drawings specifications SOW etc. including the ability to use and interpret data from 3D modeling software (CATIA etc.)
Professional business communications (written and verbal)
Strong computer skills (MS Office Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook etc.)
Excellent communication skills (internal/external) including presenting in person to customers
High desire to learn and solve problems
Understanding of business financials
Experience working in customer portals Exostar USG portals (SAM DIBBS)
Knowledge of the Aerospace Industry (commercial and defense aircraft platforms customers)
Knowledge of FARs DFARs and other federal agencies
Time management skills that result in organized accurate and on time work
Ability to work collaboratively and independently with minimal supervision

Education & Experience:

S. Person status required
Bachelors degree in engineering (particularly aerospace or mechanical) preferred.
Required: At least five years-experience in aerospace manufacturing estimating
Experience in engineering manufacturing program management value stream or cost accounting is a plus

Location Profile:

Located in Tulsa Oklahoma Helicomb International is a leading Tier II Supplier specializing in the manufacturing and repair of composite and metal bonded parts sub-assemblies and assemblies for the global aerospace and defense industries.

Position Summary: The Project Engineer will lead technical and commercial project activities from bid development through execution. The Project Engineer will be responsible for preparing accurate cost estimates for aerospace manufacturing projects while also coordinating project timelines resources...