Project Engineer

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Department: Engineering / Customer Innovation
Reports To: Director, Customer Innovation Center
Location: Mott Corporation

What Makes This Role a Great Fit

The Project Engineer – Aerospace & Defense is a critical technical and commercial leader responsible for driving new product development and program execution within Mott’s fastest-growing strategic market. This role blends deep engineering expertise with customer-facing leadership, enabling the development of advanced filtration and flow control solutions for space exploration, defense systems, and next-generation aerospace platforms.

As Mott expands within high-growth Aerospace & Defense markets, this role offers the opportunity to directly impact business growth by securing new programs, accelerating product development timelines, and delivering mission-critical solutions to leading global customers.

Position Summary

This role serves as both a technical subject matter expert and program leader, responsible for designing, proposing, developing, and qualifying filtration and flow products for Aerospace & Defense applications. The Senior Project Engineer partners closely with Business Development, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to convert customer requirements into executable programs, ensuring successful delivery from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Customer Engagement

• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for Aerospace & Defense development programs
• Act as the primary technical interface to customers, supporting pre-sales discussions and solution development
• Translate complex customer requirements into engineered product solutions
• Present proposals and technical concepts to internal stakeholders and external customers
• Support pursuit and capture of new business opportunities from initial engagement through contract award

• Review and interpret RFPs, technical specifications, and qualification requirements
• Develop accurate, competitive proposals aligned with technical and commercial objectives
• Drive improvements in proposal accuracy, speed, and effectiveness  

Program & Project Management

• Lead new product development programs from design through qualification and production transfer
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Ensure robust documentation, quality compliance, and milestone adherence throughout program lifecycle
• Coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment to deliver program objectives

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes, product designs, and development cycles
• Support adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies, including additive processes
• Act as a customer advocate to drive innovation and value creation within product offerings

Major Challenges

• Managing complex and lengthy RFPs with detailed technical and compliance requirements
• Navigating varying qualification standards across Aerospace & Defense customers
• Coordinating cross-functional teams to meet aggressive timelines and deliverables
• Balancing technical innovation with manufacturability and cost constraints
• Supporting rapid business growth while maintaining quality and execution excellence

Expected Performance Outcomes

• Support approximately 10 active RFPs and strategic programs simultaneously
• Drive qualification of 10+ new Aerospace & Defense programs annually
• Deliver $5M–$10M in project value annually
• Achieve proposal turnaround time of <2 weeks and qualification timelines of <24 weeks
• Maintain ≥95% on-time delivery with zero RMAs or qualification failures

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, or Materials Engineering
• 7+ years of Aerospace & Defense or related industry experience
• Proven experience managing complex technical proposals and project teams
• Strong understanding of Aerospace & Defense qualification processes
• Experience working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and manufacturing teams
• Project management training or certification preferred
• Security clearance (or ability to obtain) is a plus  

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Deep understanding of filtration technologies and flow control systems
• Expertise in design for manufacturability (DFM), GD&T, and engineering drawing standards
• Knowledge of materials processing including sintering, welding, and compaction
• Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills
• Ability to interpret and apply industry standards, specifications, and quality requirements
• Excellent communication skills for both technical and commercial audiences

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Customer-focused with strong business acumen
• Results-driven with a high sense of urgency
• Quality-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving capability
• Collaborative leader in a cross-functional environment
• Self-directed with strong ownership and accountability

Strategic Impact

This role plays a critical part in scaling Mott’s Aerospace & Defense business by:

• Driving new program wins and revenue growth
• Accelerating time-to-market for advanced filtration technologies
• Strengthening customer partnerships in high-growth industries
• Enhancing Mott’s competitive position in mission-critical applications

About Mott Corporation

Mott is a technology-driven, high-precision filtration company serving industries such as healthcare, computing, clean energy, and space exploration. As part of IDEX, Mott is experiencing rapid growth and is positioned for continued expansion driven by innovation and advanced engineering capabilities.

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $112,700.00 - $169,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.

Benefits Package

Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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