- Work Arrangement
- This is an onsite position.
Job Overview The Senior Manager, Project Engineering is responsible for overseeing a team of Project Engineers engaged in the design, development, and sustainment of Unmanned Airborne Systems (UASs). This leadership role combines engineering project planning, programmatic oversight, technical engagement, and direct engineering execution. Approximately 50% of the role focuses on leadership, team development, and CAM oversight, while the remaining 50% involves hands-on technical engagement. The Senior Manager ensures engineering deliverables are achieved on schedule, within scope, aligned with program objectives, and compliant with company and industry standards.
Essential Functions
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of Project Engineers, each functioning as a Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned Work Packages.
- Ensure engineering standards, processes, and best practices are consistently applied.
- Delegate effectively while maintaining accountability for team deliverables and performance.
- Maintain employee schedules and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Project and Technical Execution
- Develop and manage detailed engineering project plans that align with program goals and contractual requirements.
- Review contractual deliverables and define Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) scope and execution strategy.
- Coordinate with discipline leads to define tasks, resource allocation, and sequencing.
- Manage timelines, risks, and deliverables using tools such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, and Teams.
- Support Business Development through technical inputs on proposals and new opportunities.
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- CAM Oversight and Program Controls
- Oversee multiple CAMs, ensuring accurate planning, cost control, variance analysis, schedule management, and earned value compliance.
- Ensure work package structure, reporting, and forecasting meet program control and customer requirements.
- Support Program Management with development and maintenance of the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
- Deliver concise, data-driven status updates and technical briefings to leadership and customers.
- Quality and Compliance
- Ensure engineering activities adhere to applicable AS9100 and Internal standards
- Promote a culture of rigorous internal design review and meaningful root cause/corrective action activities
- Perform other duties as required to support department and company objectives.
- Maintain professional behavior consistent with company values and expectations.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Regular and reliable attendance on a full time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
