About the Company and Position
The Company is an aerospace engineering and consulting services company with an extensive network of experts and industrial partners. Our small but highly qualified team of seasoned professionals develops cutting-edge solutions in aerospace, propulsion and systems engineering.
Our core capabilities are Design, Simulation, Assembly, Integration and Testing. We are looking for a Project Manager who has a can-do attitude and is able to manage and motivate a team of multi-disciplinary engineers towards a common goal.
This exciting but challenging opportunity involves work on rocket and missile systems.
Responsibilities
The main duties to be performed by the successful candidate will be:
- Planning, developing and managing project(s) in the field of aerospace engineering, more specifically rocket systems and cruise missiles.
- Interim and quarterly status reporting to MK Aerospace Exco and Operational Management levels, clients, and stakeholders.
- Actively manage and monitor risks on the project, including identifying, quantifying, and strategising mitigations for projects risks.
- Providing inputs for longer term manpower, training, facilities, and equipment budgets.
- Fully understanding the projects’ history, status, and future challenges to meet the contractual milestones.
- Build and expand the Project Management Group’s capabilities and systems into an efficient Project Management office capable of supporting all the project management functions and requirements.
- Leading, guiding, and integrating the effort of a team of experienced engineers.
- Supporting the Business Development Group in developing proposals for spin-offs from active projects and new business projects
- Take initiative in building the tools, techniques, and processes used within the organization to execute the MK Aerospace suite of projects on time, within budget and to technical requirements.
Requirements
Execution of the duties and responsibilities pertaining to the position demands the following experience, skills and knowledge:
- BSc. in Engineering, preferably a M.Eng in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 2 years’ experience in project management or similar roles.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills.
In additional to the above, the following will be advantageous:
- Formal project management qualification or certification.
- Sound aerospace engineering background & understanding.
Candidate Attributes
The candidate must be able to work well in a team as well as being self-motivated to perform as an individual. He / she should possess a strong work ethic and tend towards perfectionism – MK Aerospace is dedicated to delivering world-class elegant solutions to the market and can only achieve this if all team members adhere to this ethos.
Special working conditions
Overseas travel to client sites could be required from time-to-time.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- Bachelors (Required)
Experience:
- project management or similar roles: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
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