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Project Engineer - ILC Dover

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A Manufacturing Project Engineer manages the manufacturing process from conception to completion. Supervises manufacturing teams, evaluates proposals and documentation, plans the whole manufacturing process and oversees the implementation to completion. Is the primary technical point of contact for the project.

$91,578 / year median in Delaware

+2% projected growth

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Job Description

Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.



Ingersoll Rand is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.



About ILC Dover ILC Dover is a global leader in engineered products that protect people, products, and brands. From space exploration and defense systems to pharmaceutical and industrial applications, ILC Dover delivers mission?critical solutions where performance, reliability, and safety matter most. ILC Dover offers competitive compensation and benefits within a collaborative, engineering?driven culture that values innovation, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer supports the successful execution of engineering and production programs related to Extravehicular Activity (EVA) spacesuit systems by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking progress, and ensuring timely achievement of key program milestones. This role assists in planning, organizing, and managing projects across spacesuit hardware development, integration, and production activities, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to deliver flight-critical hardware on schedule, within scope, and within budget. This position is based at the Frederica, Delaware manufacturing facility and directly supports the development, assembly, integration, testing, and sustainment of EVA spacesuit systems, with a primary focus on the Space Suit Assembly (SSA) in support of NASA programs. The Project Engineer plays a key role in managing the full hardware lifecycle—from design release through fabrication, production, verification, and delivery—ensuring alignment with NASA requirements and strict adherence to human spaceflight safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and monitor EVA spacesuit hardware projects from design release through production, integration, and deliveryServe as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment on production priorities, requirements, and schedulesSupport execution of spacesuit assembly and integration activities at the Frederica site, ensuring readiness for build, test, and deliveryEnsure hardware fabrication and production efforts are completed on schedule and within budget constraintsGather and manage technical, manufacturing, and program data to support requirements definition, build readiness, and production executionLead hardware failure investigations for spacesuit components and assemblies; facilitate root cause analysis (RCA) and drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) across engineering and factory operationsMaintain clear and consistent communication with program managers and stakeholders regarding risks, issues, and impacts to cost, schedule, or technical performanceInterface with NASA customers to communicate project status, technical progress, risks, and key milestones through formal reviews, reports, and coordination meetingsSupport integration, test, and verification activities for EVA hardware, ensuring compliance with NASA program requirements and certification standardsAssist with transition of hardware from development into production, including coordination of build plans, work instructions, and configuration controlSupport project planning activities across proposal, contract execution, and program lifecycle phases for EVA spacesuit programsConduct routine tasks as directed in support of EVA program execution

•This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications:

Must be able to access shared government program databases (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related fieldExperience in manufacturing, engineering, or product development environment preferredAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs)Interest in project management and product development (PMP or CAPM a plus)Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilitiesEffective written and verbal communication skillsBasic knowledge of project management methodologies and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)Strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively in team environments (including navigating constructive conflict)Experience with hardware development lifecycle including design, build, test, and qualification phasesExperience supporting or participating in hardware failure investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation preferred

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Availability to travel up to 25 % of the time (e.g., customer visits, training at our technical centers, trade shows, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.



Ingersoll Rand Inc. (

NYSE:

IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.



IRCO.com.



Ingersoll Rand Inc. (

NYSE:

IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.



IRCO.com.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance