Brightpath Associates LLC

Job Title: Project Engineering Manager – Titanium &amp; Investment Casting
Location:
Hutchins, TX (100% Onsite)
Position Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Project Engineering Manager
to spearhead our expanding
Titanium Investment Casting
division. In this high-impact leadership role, you will own the entire product lifecycle—from early-stage concept and tooling development through full-rate production (FRP) and customer sign-off.
You will manage a dedicated engineering team, optimize complex manufacturing routings, interface directly with Tier-1 aerospace and defense clients, and ensure programs hit all targets for profitability, quality, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Program Ownership &amp; Execution:
Direct multi-phase engineering programs from initial design and NPI (New Product Introduction) through validation, qualification, and serial manufacturing.</li>
<li>Team Leadership &amp; Mentorship:
Supervise, mentor, and allocate resources for project engineers; set performance objectives, run reviews, and establish accountability across all engineering deliverables.</li>
<li>Technical &amp; Process Oversight:
Lead design reviews, tooling/fixture development, gauging, dimensional verifications (GD&amp;T), and casting process simulations (SolidCast, NX/UG) to ensure manufacturability and cost efficiency.</li>
<li>Customer &amp; Commercial Alignment:
Serve as primary technical liaison for aerospace and defense clients. Collaborate on design-for-manufacturability (DFM), project scope, design adaptations, and engineering change orders.</li>
<li>Financial &amp; Estimating Accuracy:
Partner with commercial teams to estimate engineering labor, tooling expenditures, and cycle times to deliver competitive, profitable bids. Maintain strict budget controls throughout program lifecycles.</li>
<li>Cross-Functional Manufacturing Support:
Partner closely with Foundry Operations, Quality, and Machining teams to eliminate production bottlenecks, maintain AS9100/ISO compliance, and resolve root-cause quality deviations.</li>
<li>Executive Reporting:
Deliver regular milestones, risk-mitigation plans, schedule metrics, and financial performance reports directly to senior leadership.</li>
<li>Safety &amp; Culture:
Champion workplace safety standards, partnering with EHS to enforce OSHA and site-specific protocols across all manufacturing environments.</li>
</ul>
Required Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical/Materials Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline.</li>
<li>Core Technical Experience:</li>
<li>5–7+ years of progressive project engineering/management experience in high-spec manufacturing.</li>
<li>Direct hands-on experience in Titanium metallurgy and Investment Casting (lost wax process) is strictly required.</li>
<li>Proven background serving the
Aerospace &amp; Defense
sector.</li>
<li>Leadership Track Record:
Demonstrated success leading, mentoring, and scheduling teams of engineers and technical personnel.</li>
<li>CAD/Simulation &amp; Technical Literacy:</li>
<li>Proficiency in 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g., Siemens NX/Unigraphics, SolidCast or similar casting modeling packages).</li>
<li>Advanced understanding of Geometric Dimensioning &amp; Tolerancing (GD&amp;T), blueprints, and complex aerospace customer specifications.</li>
<li>Quality &amp; Industry Standards:
Strong working knowledge of aerospace quality management frameworks (AS9100, ISO 9001) and continuous improvement methodologies.</li>
<li>Communication &amp; Negotiation:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and build credibility with aerospace clients.</li>
</ul>
Physical Requirements &amp; Working Conditions
<ul>
<li>Environment:
Onsite manufacturing/foundry setting; exposure to shop-floor conditions including operating machinery, industrial fumes, heat, and moderate noise levels. Proper PPE (safety glasses, steel-toed boots, etc.) required.</li>
<li>Physical Demands:
Active presence on the manufacturing floor (walking, standing, inspecting parts); occasional lifting of components or tooling up to 50 lbs.</li>
<li>Travel:
Occasional domestic travel required to support inter-plant operations, customer reviews, and key supplier audits (typically 10–15%).</li>
</ul>

Project Engineering Manager – Titanium & Investment Casting

Project Engineering Manager – Titanium & Investment Casting

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