Lead Space Project Engineer

2 days ago


Mason OH United States L3Harris Technologies Full time

Job Title: Lead, Space Project Engineer

Job Code: 16926

Job Location: Mason, OH

Schedule: 9/80

 

Job Description:

 

The Project Engineer (PE) is a pivotal role within our organization, blending the skills of a project manager with the expertise of a technical leader.  The PE is responsible for managing the technical aspects of a specific project or effort, ensuring that technical, schedule and cost targets are met.  This role requires a dynamic individual who can navigate through multiple phases of a product’s lifecycle, including pursuit, development, production and/or post-delivery support.  With regards to technical expertise and experience, the individual will coordinate and lead the engineering product development activities.  The PE plans, schedules and directs the engineering support of the assigned projects, and keeps the team on plan through proactive engagement, constant and robust communication/ collaboration and focused risk management.  They are responsible for, and has authority over, all engineering resources associated with or in support of the project and must continually engage and collaborate with engineering functional leadership to ensure the necessary resources and support are available.  The PE maintains open and clear communication with the PM, engineering function and assigned team members, suppliers and customer(s). 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules and budgets to ensure project objectives ae met on time and within cost constraints and scope.
  • Engage the other cross-functional leaders, advocating the Program’s needs and priorities while working with the leadership to understand and accommodate the demands of competing Division needs.
  • Ensure accurate and timely forecasting and the deployment of consistent tools across sector.
  • Serve as internal expert and thought leader in area of workforce processes, workforce measures, drive improvement of overhead spending including DLU management, critical tools management, talent gaps identification and workforce needs resolution.
  • Interface and work closely with the customer(s) on technical and contractual requirements, and anticipate and fulfill customer needs to ensure 100% customer satisfaction and continued business expansion; negotiate as required and obtain positive resolution.
  • Working in conjunction with PM and Proposal Lead, to decompose business case and customer contract requirements into Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements, support the develop the detailed Basis of Estimates (BOEs), construct viable Schedule (IMS), determine technical deliverables and associated program risks and opportunities.
  • Responsible for technical baseline development, resource identification and allocation
  • Lead the technical development of the program.  Serve as the focal point for all engineering development, product definition, resource allocation, task assignment and completion, problem solving and decision making necessary to accomplish project charter.   
  • Direct the engineering team assigned to the program, manage their performance and, through a matrix structure, oversee their participation within the program.
  • Effectively communicate with the PM and serve as a leader on project team through a collaborative, trust-based relationship, ensuring all have the latest information available.
  • Work with Division Leadership Team /Staff and functional groups to support the various meetings and reviews necessary to meet business objectives and commitments.
  • Proactively engage in risk management to identify potential issues and develop mitigation strategies
  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques (e.g. EVM).
  • Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and excellence in project execution
  • Ensure alignment and compliance with company policies, procedures and quality standards
  • Team Player with excellent communication skills to work effectively across different engineering disciplines.
  • Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Understand configuration management as it applies to product documentation.
  • Capable of managing and working in an environment that is fast paced, demanding, with a focus on problem resolution and process improvement.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with other leadership functions across the organization including Operations, Quality, Program Management, and Business Development.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with minimum of 9 years relative experience or Master’s Degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.  In lieu of degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience managing large scale (multi-discipline) project or programs as a Project Engineer or Project Manager.
  • Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience.
  • Excellent project management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to obtain security clearance if required.

 

Preferred Additional Skills:

 

  • MS Project experience (Generating and Maintaining project schedules)
  • Space expereince
  • Resource Management Experience
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
  • Power Bi experience


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