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AEROCONTACT · 3 weeks ago

Project Assistant- Engineering (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

AEROCONTACT is part of the Safran group, an international high-tech company operating in aeronautics, space, and defense. The Engineering Project Assistant is responsible for planning, scheduling, and providing administrative support to engineers, ensuring the smooth execution of engineering projects.

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Responsibilities

Provide general project support including scheduling meetings, handling quick turn requests, monitoring upcoming needs and proactively preparing for future deadlines

Prepare and draft documents, coordinate reviews, and ensure timely submission of deliverables

Collect metrics, compile and analyze data to generate reports, statistics, and presentations as needed

Identify opportunities for process improvement within project functions and assist in implementing solutions

Collaborate with other EPAs and team members to provide seamless support across functions as needed

Work with cross-functional teams to edit/format documentation

Provide support to the change control and peer review process

Provide tools expertise and support to Engineering: MS Office Apps, requirements capture databases, change management and tracking tools

Generate reports as required

Network with key contacts outside own area of expertise

May serve as a liaison between engineering teams and management

Build productive working relationships internally and externally on occasion

Complete assignments and tasks independently

Other duties may be assigned

Qualification

MS Office SuiteALM JiraALM ConfluenceDOORSSAPSubversionAnalytical thinkingInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailLeadershipCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma or equivalent

5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Attention to detail and problem-solving skills

Proactive, highly motivated and adaptable, with excellent organizational skills including the ability to juggle multiple tasks, changing needs, and competing priorities with ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively

Must have the ability to coordinate several projects and complex engineering support activities while balancing priorities and schedules

Intermediate to high level expertise with MS Office Suite

Strong proofreading and document preparation skills

Integrity

Judgement and problem solving

Leadership

Communication, both verbally and written and through active listening and reading comprehension

Customer oriented

Adaptable and flexible

Knowledge of change control management

Analytical thinking

Dependability