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About the Role
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.
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.
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.
About the Company
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 exciting but challenging opportunity involves work on gas turbine and missile systems.