Adient Aerospace is a Joint Venture between Adient and Boeing. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is the world’s leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Huntington Beach, California. This is an on-site role and must be based in Huntington Beach, CA. We look for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer is responsible for the engineering and schedule for the program which includes drawing list and certification of deliverables. This role coordinates and ensures the completion of projects, identifies and resolves issues, and ensures effective communication and coordination between all disciplines and other project participants. The Project Engineer will oversee the work of the Design Engineers to ensure work is in line with customer and regulatory requirements and ensure all project elements comply with timelines, budget, and regulations.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Develop statement of work (SOW) to satisfy research and development, ongoing and new business requirements.
• Provide business and integration leadership for the development and execution of projects or team plans to ensure completion is on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulations.
• Provide technical input to program management related to engineering components of the project for the creation of the project schedule; identifies project elements and phases, sequencing elements, and timing estimates. For example, checks program schedule to ensure integration with concurrent projects and validates resource availability (manpower, software, materials, systems, etc.).
• Perform technical analysis, reviews specifications, and product design to develop a cost and time estimate.
• Monitor project progress and recommend schedule changes based on re-prioritization, materials availability, and as customer needs change.
• Compare actual results to baseline plan to assess project performance, efficiencies, productivity and lessons learned
• Assess impact of customer changes, time, cost, materials, and processes.
• Identify necessary tests that must be conducted during the engineering process. Monitors to ensure the completion of tests such as functionality, durability, and safety.
• Provide regular verbal or written updates based on KPIs and project status. Analyzes data and recommends corrective action as needed.
• Monitor the work of Design Engineers for accuracy and technical competence; provides feedback as needed.
• Develop and maintain standard list of notes for use on 2D engineering drawings.
• May work with management and sales teams to review project proposals; identify and address potential issues as needed.
• Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of the Company’s information and products.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical engineering or similar technical discipline is required.

Experience:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience

Skills:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to lead a team comprised of multiple disciplines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Expert level of experience with CATIA V5
• Ability to communicate and present to a variety of stakeholders (e.g., customers, OEM)
• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• MS Project
• PLM system knowledge
• AutoCAD familiarity

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Adient Aerospace is an “at-will” employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company
• As business conditions warrant a change in the operating necessities of the Company, all employees are expected to react productively and handle other essential tasks assigned now or in the future
• Tasks may vary slightly based on products produced at a division

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction with necessary guidance is provided in terms of tasks and craftsmanship and measured based upon how well tasks have been completed. Receives detailed instructions as needed.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Oversees the work of others.
• Assists in the training and coaching of project team members as assigned.
• Assist in driving the achievement of key initiatives of the project.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions for a variety of problems based on established precedents and policies.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

Salary Range Transparency: $110,000 - $140,000 annually, depending on candidate qualifications

Featured Benefits:

• Up to 7% bonus potential (for bonus eligible positions)
• Generous 401(K) matching with immediate eligibility and vesting
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Affordable health care plans for yourself and your family
• And so much more!

Other Perks:

• On-site gym
• Free electric car charging stations
• Potential for growth within organization
• Supportive workplace environment with a team-oriented culture