Senior Project Engineering Manager

About the role

The Senior Project Engineering Manager at Kratos is responsible for establishing and overseeing technical processes and personnel in the development and testing of complex training systems and devices. This role involves managing and directing senior technical personnel in the design, analysis, and systems engineering of software, electrical, mechanical, logistics, and test.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee technical processes and personnel in the development and testing of complex training systems and devices.
• Manage and direct senior technical personnel in the design, analysis, and systems engineering of software, electrical, mechanical, logistics, and test.
• Understand and communicate contract requirements and industry standards to ensure technical, schedule, and cost success of the program.
• Work with the Program Manager to establish compliant, operational designs and serve as the cost account manager for engineering functions.
• Maintain a professional work environment fostering cooperation and synergy across all departments and KRATOS functional elements.

Requirements

• 10+ years engineering management of defense, aerospace, or industrial/military powerplant projects.
• Provided technical management for multiple capital projects of a last $10M.
• Proven leadership in requirements and technical baseline management, including managing to an established budget baseline and IMS.
• Interprets and understands contracts and requirements.
• Develops key Technical Management Metrics.
• Demonstrated success in engineering execution of large industrial or military projects in a model-based design architecture.
• Operational understanding of integrated systems and systems engineering.
• Experienced with the identification and assessment of risk within a formal risk management environment.
• Develops basis of estimates and schedules (MS Project, preferred) supporting proposals and project execution.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively with various teams to ensure project goals are met within deadlines and budgets.
• Experienced in the use and interpretation of ASME Y14.1 and Y14.5 GD&T.
• Proficient in the interpretation and creation of technical drawings and 3D models using CAD, Model Based Design (MBD), interface control documents, requirements specifications, and system models.
• Strong communication skills with high emphasis on continuous improvement, highly collaborative communication within the project team to include ongoing updates on lessons learned to enhance efficiency.
• Experienced in using root cause analysis tools to collaborate creatively to solve complex scope and schedule issues.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.

Skills

• Experience with or design supporting naval or industrial power plants.
• Licensed Professional Engineer or Engineering Intern/Engineer in Training (E.I or E.I.T) certificate.
• Experience with relevant quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001 or AS9100).
• Control Account Management (CAM) within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS).

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and education

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays

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