Operation Project Manager-EN

About the role

The Operations Project Engineer (OPM) plays a crucial role in the hardware production, test, and acceptance of simulation training devices. They lead, monitor, and report on the project's production progress and performance, identifying, resolving, and escalating issues and risks to meet project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Understand the bid approach and scope of work
• Support development of the execution plan and schedule to ensure producibility
• Review and assist with generation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new cost proposals and update existing BOEs when necessary
• Attend project kickoff meetings to be aware of project schedules and overall requirements
• Generate a Hardware Development Plan specific to execution of production effort
• Ensure Integrated Master Schedule adequately defines the procurement and production effort
• Monitor advance orders and buyer furnished parts to ensure component availability
• Manage a hardware engineering DR/ECN and production NMR burndown plan to ensure all are incorporated before TDPS
• Coordinate with test engineers to test designs and functionality prior to full integration
• Identify technical documentation required for deployment to ensure deployment team has complete documentation package
• Avoid technical issues during TDPS by participating in debriefs
• Aid in risk definition and mitigation plans
• Meet with team members regularly to gather status
• Participate in process improvement initiatives
• Support Production/Manufacturing personnel with any problems they may encounter
• Assist in problem resolutions and coordinate with Engineering design team to correct/revise designs and/or documentation to facilitate ease in manufacturing and promote cost reductions
• Participate in Make/Buy decisions to determine the most cost-effective means of production
• Generate detailed work instructions for drawings, specifications, and other technical data
• Status assigned programs to upper management through direct communication or in weekly status reports
• Interface with subcontractors on progress, Engineering support, coordination, and schedule

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Technical College Degree with 6 years of related experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electro-mechanical, computer, aviation, or simulation technology
• Flight simulation experience with detailed knowledge of flight simulator hardware technology is a plus
• Demonstrate the ability to create and understand technical documents and drawings related to aircraft, computers, electronics, and flight simulation technology
• Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers
• Customer/client focus, Project/process management, Ability to produce, analyze, and manipulate reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed, including occasional weekends
• May be required to sit down for long lengths of time
• May be required to climb stairs
• Must be able to travel CONUS and to International sites
• Must be able to climb stairs to enter and exit a simulator
• Works at job activities that require sitting, standing or walking for short periods throughout the day and focused visual concentration or focused listening
• Moderate to high levels of stress, associated with technical, schedule, and customer issues are to be expected with this position