Aeronautics Project Manager W/M

Informations principales

Référence : NAM1910

Métier : Aeronautics Project Manager W/M

Ville : Mobile, Alabama (USA)

Contrat : CDI

Présentation de l'entreprise

REEL USA Corp. is the US entity of REEL International's North American Business Unit, and sister company of REEL-COH Inc. based in Quebec, Canada, with 72 years of experience in the custom design and manufacturing, inspection, service, refurbishment and modernization of lifting and handling systems, which qualifies us as one of the global leader in this field.  Over 2,300 employees are contributing to the success of REEL globally, with over 270 employees in the North American Business Unit throughout USA and Canada.  It's our objective to develop furthermore the US market and to expand our business accordingly by building and maintaining strong business relationships with important Clients.

REEL International, with a $500M USD turnover, is a worldwide state of the art specialist in the design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of custom made equipment such as aircraft docking systems, tooling, moving lines, handling & lifting systems for the aircraft pre and final assembly lines, the maintenance & painting operations as well as the engine assembly and/or maintenance.  REEL is a manufacturer and an integrator of complete aircraft pre and final automated assembly line solutions, automated and very innovative drilling solutions, and also offers a full range of turnkey maintenance services. As such, REEL delivers “performance based” solutions and is qualified by AIRBUS as one of their 65 “Strategic Suppliers”.

Présentation du poste

Reports to
Executive Director

The Project Manager position is responsible for overseeing various aeronautics projects in the US. The Project Manager is responsible for the daily management of a Project's lifecycle.  The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating with the internal /external project teams and with the stakeholders to ensure project deliverables meet the requirements of the customer as defined within the Project work specification and the contractual agreement.

Essential Functions

  1. Daily project management through a complete project's lifecycle.
  2. Participate in the development of cost estimates, RFIs and RFQs with the REEL global team as well as with the customers.
  3. Support the REEL USA organization in business development and commercial activities.
  4. Interface with customer to understand and define all project requirements. 
  5. Work with suppliers in identifying their capabilities as it pertains to a project.
  6. Develop sub-tier supplier RFQ's such that their quotes are in line with the customer's RFQ.
  7. Roll up sub-tier supplier quotes and REEL internal quotes into the final REEL USA quote.
  8. Develop implementation plans and schedules with all REEL global engineering teams.
  9. Work as the main point of contact between the customer and the REEL project team.
  10. Ensure that all milestones within a project are being met per schedule and per customer requirements.
  11. Understanding and monitoring various projects simultaneously, project budgets, schedules and resources.
  12. Ensure that all work being performed is within the scope of work for the project.  Work with customers to develop plans for the completion of any out-of-scope work.  Work with REEL USA management to ensure that out-of-scope work is negotiated and purchased by the customer via purchase order. 
  13. Ensure that the transmittal of data between customer and REEL USA is per contract and per security requirements.    
  14. Assist in the development of presentation material.

Profil recherché


  1. Experience in Engineering and Project Management
  2. Experience in Business Development and Commercial activities
  3. Ability to work with a wide range of individuals
  4. Ethical Conduct
  5. Communication Proficiency, Reporting
  6. Results Driven, Rigorous
  7. Initiative, Adaptability
  8. Ability to Work Under Adverse Conditions
Supervisory Responsibility
  1. Manages operational aspects of various projects simultaneously,
  2. Leads by example, directs and coordinates the daily activities,
  3. Participates in Weekly & Monthly business development, sales and project review meetings,
  4. Liaises with Executive Team members, Engineering Team members, Sales Department, and the different Subject Matter Experts within different Divisions of REEL International,
  5. Follows all REEL USA Quality & EHS management protocols.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 
Physical Demands

Required Education and Experience
  1. Engineering Degree from an ABET accredited university in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering, Aerospace or Industrial Engineering, or similar, that supports project engineering and manufacturing.  Strong aircraft /automotive production environment skills and knowledge are a must to shorten the learning curve.
  2. 10+ years of Engineering /Project Management experience in aeronautics /automotive or similar industry, including experience in manufacturing.
  3. Certification in Project Management is preferred.
  4. Experience in engineering software is preferred.
  5. Computer literate in Microsoft Windows and Office.
  6. Analytical, problem-solver, optimistic, loyal, independent and hands-on.
  7. Fluent in English (both written and oral).
This position will be based in Mobile, AL

Position Type /Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and the typical business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This being a salaried position, the employee shall expect to work longer hours as required, in order to achieve the established goals and objectives.
Regular travels are expected for this position and could include: Other Duties