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Goodrich
Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a leading global supplier of systems
and services to the aerospace and defense industry. If there''s an aircraft
in the sky -- we''re on it. Goodrich technology is involved in making
aircraft fly ... helping them land ... and keeping them safe. With annual
revenues of over $4 billion, Goodrich is headquartered in Charlotte, North
Carolina, and employs more than 20,000 people worldwide in over 100
facilities across 16 countries.
The Santa Fe Springs Carbon Operation designs and produces ceramic and
carbon high temperature composites for aerospace and automotive
applications. The Ceramic Composites applications include turbine engine
components, industrial products and launch vehicles. The Carbon Composites
business involves wet and dry friction applications with the focus on
aircraft and specialty products. We offer a competitive benefits and
compensation package. EOE AA
SUMMARY:
This is a Lead Project Engineer position. This person manages a focused
cross-functional team to execute internal research and development projects
and customer funded development projects. Typically performs as Principal
Investigator on advanced developmental programs. Works with customers on new
development projects to define requirements and market projections. Develops
cost and technical proposals. Manages projects to meet schedule, technical
and cost objectives. Makes technical presentations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties
may be assigned.
Manages and directs development programs to meet schedule, technical
objectives, and costs. Must be able to prioritize and manage multiple
simultaneous projects.
Writes technical and costing proposals to meet customer requirements.
Defines and develops procedures for project engineers and CMC technicians.
Directs material testing activities associated with projects.
Develops heat and corrosion resistant materials and manufacturing processes
for use in aerospace applications.
Schedules and defines process parameters for ceramic furnaces. Directs
manufacturing engineering and CMC technicians in layouts, etc.
Communicates with customers on existing projects and participates in
discussions regarding future opportunities.
Writes technical reports, makes presentations to support development and
planning activities.
Maintains a technical awareness of new processes, new ideas and new customer
requirements.
Combines this knowledge into development of new markets or new processes for
development of Goodrich total capability.
Provides technical leadership, strategy, and know how into new material
systems and their development. Assists in development and implementation of
strategy within Goodrich.
Fully supports all safety initiatives. Comply with all Carbon Products EHS
policies and procedures, including personal protective equipment use,
housekeeping standards, and EHS training requirements.
Supports policy deployment goals and continuous improvement.
LEADERSHIP AND INTERPERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Able to interface and communicate with customers, outside vendors, and
individuals in other departments to get things done and to develop new
opportunities. Self-starter.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Able to work with, direct and communicate with different levels of people to
meet project objectives.
Able to work with upper level management to define strategic goals and to
represent the best interests of the CMC team. Able to interface with and to
motivate CMC team members to meet the customer requirements.
Works internally with program manager, engineers, technicians, furnace
operations, purchasing and quality assurance to complete projects on
schedule and within budget. Also works with technical personnel at other
Goodrich sites to define and meet objectives of the project. |
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Basic
Qualifications: |
A BS
degree in an engineering or scientific field is required. A MS degree is
preferred
15 years experience in an engineering role with team leadership experience
of at least 5 years
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Ability to write high impact speeches and detailed reports.
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on
complex topics to customers, management and public groups.
REASONING ABILITY:
Excellent ability to apply principles of logical, scientific thinking to a
wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations,
graphs, etc.,) in its most difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety
of abstract and concrete variables.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
May hold professional Engineering license. |
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