Chief Strategic Aircraft Project Eng
Listed on FedEx’s official careers site. Posted October 19, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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The Chief Strategic Project Eng role includes acting as the technical expert in strategic projects and related subjects within FedEx. They oversee the creation of strategic project development and design, identify and source consultants or contractors for specialized expertise, and stay updated on new technologies to inform the manager about potential new products and business opportunities.
Essential Functions
- Handles complex and unique engineering problems related to strategic project development by applying fundamental engineering and program management principles
- Evaluate and develop solutions to these problems and, where appropriate, create engineering and manufacturing solutions
- Represent or assist the manager in coordinating various engineering disciplines in support of strategic projects
- Develops the financial production cost model and business case
- Coordinates market potential surveys with internal and external services
- Acts as the primary technical consultant within FedEx for matters related to assigned production projects
- Develop and coordinate production concepts with suppliers, coordinate engineering design, and oversee product implementation, patent searches, and other legal matters
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Education
Bachelors degree in engineering.
Minimum Experience
Eight (8) years of directly related aircraft engineering experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Strong analytical, human relations, and communication skills. Computer programming abilities. Job Conditions Some travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
Aircraft Structures or Aeronautical Engineering Degree Preferred Aircraft Structures or Aeronautical Engineering Degree Preferred. Extensive Experience in Design and Support of Structures/Structural Installations. Extensive knowledge with FAA FARs 21,25,91,121 and Aircraft Design and FAA STC Certification.
Pay Transparency
Pay: Additional Details: To be eligible for consideration, you must APPLY and UPLOAD a copy of your resume The desired location for this position is Memphis, TN. Employees will be required to work at the FedEx location five days a week. This position will remain open until filled For details on our comprehensive benefits, click here . Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.
Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [email protected] .
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