Project Engineer/Manager (TK0)

Aviya Aerospace Systems is a leader in engineering services and solutions for mission critical Aerospace and Defense applications.  Aviya provides expertise in program management, systems, software, mechanical, and hardware engineering to many of the top-tier Aerospace and Defense Contractors. Aviya has an opening for a Project Engineer/Manager to join our engineering group in Mississauga, Ontario.

Specific Position Duties

Responsible for providing technical solution definition and development of all phases of engineering projects including concept definition, requirement development, architecture design, implementation, verification and validation and maintenance planning.
Accountable for the technical scope, project schedule, outcome and on-time delivery of each engineering project and own the schedule and assigned project budget from start to finish.
Communicate requirements for execution from an engineering project scope while providing updates to engineering manager and department project manager.
Prepare project status reports for engineering manager, department project manager, project stakeholders and customers.
Maintain oversight into supplier contracts when necessary.
Lead and coordinate regular project IPT meetings for Hardware and Software product delivery projects and conduct RAIL reviews.
Ensure PDRS compliance, and development and validation of technical project stakeholder requirements.
Collaborate with other engineering groups, engine program managers and departments. 
Integrate and maintain resource usage metrics between project deliverables and delivery of technical tasks within the engineering team.
Lead new development requirements and support new engine programs and service enablement.
Emphasize project risks, change requests and/or find possible solutions ensuring best practices are followed.
Conduct continuous process optimization initiatives and support development and update of project management best practices and standards.

Qualifications for Position

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering. Certification in Project Management is required.
5-10 years of technical experience with project engineering in the field of aviation concentrating on system software design, development and certification.
Certification in Project Management with proven program/project management experience.
Experience with Agile development standards and use of Azure DevOps and Confluence collaboration tools.
Extensive experience with MS Office applications including MS Projects for resource and earned value management.
Experience in aircraft engine performance and operability analysis is a huge plus.
Experience in engine control systems, avionics system design, development and aircraft integration is a huge plus.
Extensive management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams.
Strong analytical skills and highly motivated with effective problem-solving skills and collaborative with strong teamwork skills.
Proficient in handling several analytical tasks concurrently.
Expertise in engine life cycle management including steps involved in entry into service is a huge plus.
Experience with leading technical coordination efforts on a multi-disciplinary level.
Strong oral and written English communication skills.
Strong oral and written French communication skills is a huge plus.