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Albany International Corp. · 10 hours ago

Project Engineering Manager

Rochester, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Albany International Corp. is seeking a Project Engineering Manager (PEM) who will be responsible for directing and developing a team of Project Engineers in delivering complex aerospace composite programs. The PEM will oversee multiple engineering projects, ensuring alignment between technical execution and operational goals while fostering a culture of engineering excellence and collaboration.

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Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to a team of Project Engineers, ensuring the successful execution of engineering projects across multiple programs

Own the staffing strategy and performance management for the project engineering team, balancing resource assignments based on business priorities and program demands

Oversee project engineering deliverables, including design definition, manufacturing support, MRB, RCCA, and technical customer communication, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and schedule targets

Serve as the technical liaison between engineering, operations, program management, and external customers, facilitating alignment and resolving cross-functional challenges

Lead functional excellence initiatives across the project engineering discipline, including implementation of lean practices, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation strategies

Drive adherence to AEC's engineering processes, quality standards, and regulatory compliance, while supporting the development of best practices and standardized work

Manage and report on engineering performance metrics and program status to senior leadership, escalating issues and proposing mitigation plans when necessary

Support proposal development efforts through technical scoping, cost estimation, and strategic planning for new business pursuits

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for high-impact technical issues, and guide the team through complex problem-solving scenarios

Foster a culture of technical rigor, ownership, and continuous improvement within the engineering organization

Qualification

Aerospace manufacturing experienceComposite manufacturing processesEngineering software proficiencyLean Manufacturing principlesTechnical leadership experienceRCCA experienceContinuous improvement initiativesDoD contract familiarityCommunication skillsCross-functional team leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, or a related field

Minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or composite product development, including at least 3 years in a technical leadership or engineering management role

Strong background in composite manufacturing processes (layup, cure, assembly, MRB, NDI)

Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams through full lifecycle program execution

Proficiency in engineering software such as CATIA V5, GD&T interpretation, Windchill PDM, and SAP

Familiarity with DoD contract requirements, quality systems, and proposal generation

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, RCCA, and continuous improvement initiatives

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders