Lead Principal Engineer
SAE International
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bowie • Maryland • United States
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About the role
- Provides general technical, engineering management, and specialized subject matter expertise to the standards and technical report development process
- Manages multiple subcommittees, working groups, and/or user forum projects developing applicable industry guidance, standards and technical reports
- Activities include the development, management and marketing of standards & technical reports, qualification/certification programs, referee materials
- Supports implementation of company strategy and continuous improvement initiatives
- Provides strategic operational, technical, engineering management, and administrative services that support the technical and leadership/ executive committees
- Uses industry-recognized engineering expertise and experience to coordinate the overall technical programs for applicable areas of responsibility
- Applies industry-recognized subject matter engineering expertise, project management and product development experience
- Supports industry through demonstrated ability to influence task groups to achieve industry desired outcomes
- Leads project engineering management for working groups, and/or user forums as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's Engineering, Aerospace, Computer Science/IT, Manufacturing Technology, or related technical field
- Experienced program and committee leader with 10+ years managing cross-functional initiatives, stakeholder groups, confidential deliverables, executive communications, process improvement, and governance support
- Skilled in facilitating working groups, producing formal reports, coordinating complex timelines, and driving consensus across diverse audiences
- Five years of experience managing volunteer committees including the recruitment, retention, and management of volunteers
- Five years’ experience leading a substantial program and/or initiative
- In-depth Technical/engineering expertise with experience in the areas of responsibility for position
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with excellent analytical, writing and editing and presentation skills
- Ability to organize effectively, carry out independent action, work on simultaneous assignments, and perform functions of a confidential manner
- Strong project management skills and proficient with planning software and tools
- Global and cultural sensitivities
- Attention to detail
- Strong team development, collaboration and problem-solving skills
- Understanding of trade association operations
- Strong leadership skills developing and achieving organizational long- and short-range business plans and goals
- Ability to work with high-level executives, industry (commercial, government, military, academic) leaders.
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities
- Satisfaction of driving continuous improvement across aviation
- Recruitment and mentoring of talented industry volunteers
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering managementproject managementtechnical report developmentprogram managementprocess improvementqualification programsproduct developmentstandards developmentcommittee leadershipstakeholder management
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillswriting skillsediting skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsproblem-solving skillscollaboration skillsleadership skills