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Traded on the London Stock Exchange, Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the worldwide aerospace, defense, land vehicle and power & energy markets.\nSenior Aerospace SSP, a division of Senior plc, is the world’s largest aerospace high-pressure ducting system supplier. Starting as ‘Stainless Steel Products’ in 1945, and acquired by Senior plc in 1995, we are vertically integrated with our own foundry, fabrication shop, and ISO-certified engineering lab, allowing us to design, manufacture, and qualify complex ducting systems for space launch, defense, and commercial aerospace applications worldwide.\nWhy join SSP?\nSenior Aerospace SSP is the recognized global leader in high-pressure bleed air ducting systems. We provide \"total resource\" system solutions for complex ducting requirements, with our components found on most aircraft operating worldwide.\nWe are committed to the highest standards of ethics, safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. At SSP, we believe in building strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and most importantly, our employees. We foster a welcoming, respectful, and inclusive environment with ample opportunities for professional growth. Join us and find your future in a company that values innovation and integrity.\nSummary:\nThe Project Engineer III is responsible for leading the execution of New Product Development (NPD), sustaining engineering, and research and development programs. This role provides technical leadership within cross-functional Integrated Product Development Teams (IPDTs), ensuring product designs meet customer requirements, certification standards, and program objectives. The Project Engineer III operates with minimal supervision and is accountable for driving technical decisions, coordinating engineering activities, and delivering program results.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nLead engineering activities across all phases of product development, including proposal, design, analysis, fabrication support, testing, and entry-into-service.\nProvide technical leadership within the IPDT, coordinating cross-functional efforts to meet program objectives, schedules, and customer requirements.\nDevelop and maintain engineering plans and support overall project scheduling in alignment with program milestones.\nLead design efforts, including creation, review, and approval of engineering drawings, models, and technical documentation.\nOversee preparation and approval of engineering and certification documentation (e.g., ATPs, QTPs, test reports).\nPerform and/or guide engineering analysis activities (e.g., stress, thermal, flow) and ensure technical adequacy of results.\nLead design reviews and drive resolution of complex technical issues.\nInterface directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance with technical and program requirements.\nSupport and guide manufacturing and test activities, including troubleshooting and design improvements.\nCommunicate project status, risks, and mitigation plans to leadership and customers.\nMentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff.\nParticipate in or support internal and external audits and continuous improvement initiatives.\n Qualifications:\nTo perform this role successfully, an individual must be able to independently execute the responsibilities of the position and provide technical leadership. The requirements below represent the knowledge, skills, and experience required.\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. M.S. preferred.\nMinimum five (5) years of aerospace engineering experience or related field.\nMinimum three (3) years of experience leading or executing new product development programs through multiple phases (e.g., preliminary design, detailed design, testing, and release).\nPrior experience with aircraft qualification and/or certification processes (FAA, EASA, or equivalent) and associated development milestones (PDR, CDR, PRR, EIS).\nAbility to create, review, and approve engineering drawings and models, including GD&T per ANSI/ASME Y14.5.\nPrior experience preparing and approving engineering and certification documentation (e.g., ATPs, QTPs, reports).\nDemonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate engineering activities.\nStrong understanding of aircraft systems (e.g: ECS, air management systems, or similar fluid/thermal/mechanical systems).\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPrior experience with aircraft fluid systems.\nPrior experience with environmental and qualification testing and requirements (e.g., RTCA DO-160, MIL-STD-810).\nPrior experience with AS9145 / APQP Project Planning and Product Design & Development phases.\nPrior experience with finite element modelling and analysis.\nPrior experience with CATIA V5.\nFamiliarity with metal manufacturing/forming processes and design for manufacturability.\nPrior experience mentoring junior engineers.\nPrior experience supporting or participating in audits (e.g., AS9100, customer audits).\nAnnual Target Salary = $130k\nMonday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm\nJoining our team will provide you with a rewarding career with a tight-knit and collaborative team. You will also enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes a market-led base salary, comprehensive benefits package along with wellness benefits, matching 401K plan and paid time off. Apply today for an opportunity to join our team!\nTrade Compliance Statement Access to our facilities is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, U.S. Nationals, U.S. refugees, asylees, or temporary residents under amnesty provisions ), and to properly licensed foreign persons. Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment will be required to provide information to determine whether they are subject to these regulations and, if so, to assess their country of chargeability for export control purposes. Additionally, potential employee names will be screened against the Consolidated Screening List (maintained by the United States government) to determine eligibility to receive controlled technical data.\nTo ensure there is no unexpected delay to your start date with our Company and due to the potential need to obtain an export license, we would like to promptly assess whether such a license is needed to access our facility and/or systems. Such licenses can take several weeks/months to obtain from the U.S. Government. Our Trade Compliance department may reach out to you with a Licensing Assessment form, which we request you kindly complete and return as soon as possible.\nReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 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