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Albany International Corp. · 11 hours ago

Project Engineering Manager

Albany International Corp. is a leader in engineered composites, and they are seeking a Project Engineering Manager to oversee a team of Project Engineers in delivering complex aerospace composite programs. The role involves strategic oversight, tactical execution of engineering projects, and fostering a culture of engineering excellence while ensuring alignment with program objectives and operational goals.

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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

Composite manufacturing processesEngineering software proficiencyTechnical leadershipLean Manufacturing principlesDoD contract requirementsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
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

Company

Albany International Corp.

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Albany International is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company with two core businesses.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$119M
2021-08-05Post Ipo Secondary· $119M
1987-10-09IPO

Leadership Team

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Gunnar Kleveland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Willard Station
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
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