Cyient · 1 day ago
Team Lead - QN Project Engineering
East Hartford, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$75K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expCyient, Inc. partners with leading aerospace & defense manufacturers to deliver engineering excellence. They are seeking an experienced Team Lead – QN Project Engineering to manage Quality Notification projects for fan blade and airfoil parts, combining technical expertise with leadership to drive project execution and process improvements.
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Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project engineers; cultivate a collaborative, high-performance culture
Plan, execute, and drive completion of QN-related engineering projects (including root-cause investigations, dispositions, and corrective actions)
Identify workflow bottlenecks, define process-improvement opportunities (lean/continuous improvement), and implement effective solutions
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resources to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery
Serve as the subject-matter expert in jet-engine systems (fan blade/airfoil hardware) for the team and stakeholders
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain) and external clients/OEMs
Prepare and deliver project status updates, technical reports, and documentation for senior management and clients
Proactively identify and manage project risks, developing and executing contingency plans
Promote a culture of quality, safety, and compliance across all activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
Minimum of 5 years' experience in project engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team-lead capacity
Strong understanding of jet-engine systems (preferably fan blade/airfoil hardware), including design, manufacture, inspection, and maintenance
Hands-on experience with Quality Notifications (QNs), non-conformances, corrective actions, and root-cause investigations in an aerospace environment
Demonstrated success in driving process‐improvement initiatives (lean, Six Sigma, continuous improvement)
Strong command of project-management principles and methodologies: planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
Excellent leadership skills, interpersonal communication, and stakeholder-management capabilities
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic organization, with shifting priorities and high accountability
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented with the ability to maintain big-picture context
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, MBA, or extensive experience in airfoil or fan blades
Experience in aero-engine component manufacturing/repair/overhaul (MRO) environment
Familiarity with quality-system standards, root-cause methodology (5-Whys, Fishbone), lean tools or Six Sigma certification
Exposure to ERP/MES systems (SAP, Oracle), PLM tools, or technical data packages
Experince as a Quality Review Engineer is a plus
Company
Cyient
Cyient is a digital engineering and technology company specializing in management consulting and engineering services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$39.47MKey Investors
HDFC Mutual FundChrysCapital
2024-05-02Post Ipo Equity· $24.47M
2013-06-19Post Ipo Equity· $15M
2007-07-06Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Krishna Bodanapu
Managing Director and CEO
Sukamal Banerjee
Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer
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