Job Description

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 individuals towards a common goal.

This challenging but exciting opportunity provides wide technical exposure in a stimulating environment, ideal for someone who is keen on personal growth in the aerospace and in specific the aerostructures engineering environment.

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. Interim and quarterly status reporting to MK Aerospace Exco and Operational Management levels , clients and stakeholders. 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 5 years' experience in managing projects; Excellent communication skills; and Proven leadership skills.
In additional to the above, the following will be advantageous:

Formal project management qualification or certification; and Sound aerospace / mechanical 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: 5 years (Required)