Job Descriptions:
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Engineer supports the development and maintenance of the technical plan from project kick-off through closure of contract. Works directly with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to plan project needs. Responsible for tracking execution of technical scope with a focus of maintaining cost, schedule, and technical goals. Facilitates coordination of cross-functional engineering teams for internal engineering activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Supports program management, chief engineer, and design authority with development of program planning strategies, technical cost estimates, risk management, logistics management, preparation of data, status updates and preparation of presentations for internal/external customer reviews
Works with program management and the design authority on assessing customer requirements, planning technical solutions and integration of requirements into the project plan
Prepares estimates to complete, reviews schedules, and coordinates with integrated product team (IPT) leads and program management office, as applicable
Understands technical contractual requirements and allocation across the engineering team
Maintain awareness of Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) or Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items and other applicable contract deliverables
Manages planning and work packages: initiate, create, authorize, review, distribute, status work packages
Manages technical execution as defined by design authority and communicates problem resolution from design authority across the engineering team
Coordinates team logistics:
Works with IPT leads (IPTL) and functional management to obtain necessary resources to support the resource requirements
Coordinates the review, presentation and release of design documentation to support requirements compliance
Coordinates with the Program Manager (PM), design authority and functional management to communicate program impediments or issues / delays in completing tasks
Monitors and reports technical status, task accomplishments and design authority direction
Working closely with the project leads, monitors and coordinates status reporting of project activities against the project plan: technical scope, cost and schedule
Keeps the lead engineer informed of task accomplishments, issues, solutions and status
Escalates issues which cannot be resolved at the IPT level or working level and works with the program leadership to determine and implement a resolution
Provides guidance to the engineering team based on management direction
Gathers and maintains status of the technical scope and execution of major divisions, or components of the project(s)
Integrates Customer, Subcontractor and Company requirements and efforts relative to the project plan to ensure overall success
Works cross-functionally as a project coordinator to status project requirements
Interfaces with peer Project Engineers, design authorities, project IPTLs, as well as functional management and engineering teams / personnel
May have contact with Customers and Subcontractors / Suppliers as required and in coordination with Supply Chain Management
Implements execution of company engineering processes. Complies with released processes and provides feedback on engineering process improvements.
Other Job Functions
Other duties may be assigned to support program execution
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
No direct reports
Required Experience:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Basic project management skills including resource estimates for engineering effort requirements (hours) and timing (schedule)
Working knowledge with MS Office products, including MS Project for schedule development and review
Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing tasks and resources for a single projects
Basic understanding and experience with engineering fundamentals and best practices
Strong presentation preparation and delivery skills
Strong communication and relationship skills with program leadership, engineering leadership, customers and engineering team members
Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
Ability to adhere to workplace rules
Flexibility to handle changing requirements and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Additional Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Technical knowledge of unmanned aircraft systems and related support systems
Working level knowledge of engineering component and assembly drawings
Experience in an aircraft manufacturing environment involving metallic and composite hardware fabrication, assembly and test
Experience with engineering change processes, planning updates for drawings and specifications, and driving execution to support operations
Knowledge of military operations
Demonstrated leadership in managing tasks and resources for multiple projects and / or elements on a complex program
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally to meet department and company goals and requirements for assigned project(s)
Knowledge of compliance elements for ISO, EVMS and Export regulations
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering, technical, or science discipline.
Minimum 3 years relevant experience with Engineering, Systems, Integration, Test, Software, and / or Engineering Project Leadership, preferably within the aerospace or aviation industries.
U.S. Security Clearance is a MUST.
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Office and/or manufacturing environment
May work extended hours or weekends to complete tasks and meet schedule
Ability to travel domestically
May work in manufacturing and/or field environments with potential exposure to noise, dust and hazardous chemicals.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Ability to perform repetitive motion (computer work, phones)
Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
Keyword: Project Engineer, Security Clearance, Contracts, Maintain Cost, Cross Functional Engineering, Planning, ISO, EVMS.
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