Senior Project Engineer ( Buffalo, NY ) 15141

Senior Project Engineer ( Buffalo, NY ) 15141

Direct Hire

Onsite

Relocation Assistance Available
US Citizenship Required

Our company's Military Aircraft Group is a leader in integrated flight control solutions and actuation systems for military aircraft across the U.S. and global markets. Our Test Engineering team plays a critical role in ensuring the performance and reliability of these systems by designing, building, and verifying the specialized test equipment used to validate our flight control components.

We are hiring a Senior Project Engineer to join our Military Global Sustainment (MGS) Test Equipment Engineering team. Reporting into the Senior Staff Project Engineer, this role is based at our East Aurora facility.

In this role you will be responsible for the management of projects for the provision of Test Equipment supporting Depot-Level Test Capability and Production Acceptance Testing for Military Aircraft Flight Control Systems.

The position emphasizes leadership in project execution, stakeholder collaboration, and vendor management. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery of Test Equipment to support the aftermarket business.

This is a high-responsibility, technically complex role ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong leadership, vendor management, and project execution skills. It offers a blend of technical depth, strategic oversight, and international collaboration.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will:

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of Test Equipment projects supporting depot-level test capability and production acceptance testing for military aircraft flight control systems.

Manage one major project and up to five minor projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with customer and contractual requirements.

Oversee project schedules, resource allocation, and financial forecasting; provide regular status updates to senior management.

Collaborate with U.S. and international military customers to define requirements and maintain alignment throughout the project lifecycle.

Develop detailed Test Equipment Requirement Specifications and Statements of Work for RFQs; manage subcontract procurement and vendor performance.

Act as Contractor Coordinator, overseeing subcontractor activities at or customer sites; perform vendor audits and technical evaluations.

Create and present comprehensive Test Equipment proposals, including resource-loaded schedules; maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate timely resolution of corrective actions, significant issues, and non-conformances, support root cause analysis and quality audits.

Ensure adherence to health and safety practices, risk assessments, and compliance during project activities.

To be considered for this role, you typically will bring:

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or related engineering discipline.

Minimum of 7 years of technical project management experience in aerospace, automotive, or test equipment sectors.

Proven experience in subcontract management, requirements management, and verification/validation methods.

Strong background in managing cost, schedule, and scope for technical projects; familiarity with EVMS fundamentals.

Hands-on experience with hydraulic, electric, and mechanical aerospace actuation systems.