Sr Engineer, Project (Liaison Engineer)

  AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries.

AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service.

We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value.

At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise. Description SUMMARYPerforms a variety of engineering work including such areas as reverse engineering including design, including CAD model and drawing creation, production design, manufacturing processing, test and calibration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAs required by the business, works with various vendors, equipment and disciplines to reverse engineer, design, and manufacture a variety of aerospace parts.

Inspection plans are created to assure production, quality, efficiency and volume of manufacturing.

Gathers, coordinates and applies basic engineering data using established and appropriate or defined engineering principles and procedures.

Functions with limited supervision and has some latitude for technical action and budget reallocation decision for assigned projects.

Applies area of specialty to design, develop and implement creative and innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Schedules work and assigns subordinate engineers to accomplish projects within plan and budget.

Reviews progress with management and recommends corrective action along with review of alternatives.

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned engineers and technicians.

Performs such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.

Travel required up to 25 percent All other duties as assigned.

 CORE COMPETENCIESCommitment to company values and ethics Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Strong judgment and decision making Time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and effectively deal with tight deadlines and pressure Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Problem Solving: ability to develop and implement new ideas to improve processesQualifications QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

In depth knowledge of engineering principles, techniques, methods, and is disciplined in their application Typically has completed five or more years of engineering experience, may have a Masters degree and may be a registered engineer –Outstanding project engineer performance for min 3 years Ability to manage projects of medium difficulty Inductive/Deductive Reasoning  EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Regular and predictable attendance.

As required by the business, works with various products, equipment and disciplines to increase production, quality, efficiency, volume and/or environmental suitability.

Gathers, coordinates and applies basic engineering data using established and appropriate or defined engineering principles and procedures.

Functions with limited supervision and has some latitude for technical action and budget reallocation for assigned projects.

Applies area of specialty to design, develop and implement creative and innovative solutions to difficult problems.

Schedules work and assigns subordinate engineers to accomplish projects within plan and budget.

Reviews progress with management and recommends corrective action along with a review of alternatives.

Supervises and coordinates activities of assigned engineers and technicians.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.

Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.

Must be able to lift and carry up to 15 pounds and comply with OSHA standards Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC for hours at a timeJob: EngineeringPrimary Location: United States-Illinois-RockfordSchedule: Full-timeOvertime Status: ExemptAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.