Summary

The Operations Project Engineer (OPM) provides technical leadership for the hardware production, test and acceptance of simulation training devices.  The OPM is responsible for execution of assigned projects from hardware planning, manufacturing, assembly, and installation aspects. The OPM leads, monitors and reports the project production progress and performance; Identifies resolves, and escalates project issues and risks to meet project deliverables.  The OPM will apply independent judgment and creativity in the performance of tasks that may be broad in scope.  The OPM interfaces/coordinates with: Production/Material Planning, Program Management, Finance, Hardware Engineering, Procurement/Sub-Contracts, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Test Engineering to ensure hardware project execution success. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Business Development

• 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 there are changes to the proposed scope of work

Project Leadership

• Attend project kickoff meetings to be aware of project schedules and overall requirements

• Support generation of a Hardware Development Plan specific to execution of production effort

• Have a comprehensive understanding of Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule to support risk and time phased production

• Ensure Integrated Master Schedule adequately defines the procurement and production effort

• Review schedule milestones with hardware teams and consult with Project Management and Project Engineering to determine changes to the Master Plan

• Control Account Manager for production labor on assigned projects

• Perform labor hours analysis and labor hour spreading for newly kicked off programs or programs that are re-base lining

• Monitor advance orders and buyer furnished parts to ensure component availability

• Generation of Engineering Change Requests for design issues

• Manage a hardware engineering DR/ECN and production NMR burndown plan to ensure all are incorporated before Tear Down, Package, and Ship (TDPS)

• Provide status of available produced assets to project team (test bed, etc.)

• Coordinate with test engineers to test designs and functionality prior to full integration

• Ensure a smooth transition between design, production, in-house testing and TDPS.

• Participate in TDPS debrief to PM for any outstanding hardware issues

• Identify technical documentation required for deployment to ensure deployment team has complete documentation package

• Assist PM and PE with risk definition and mitigation plans

• Meet with team members regularly to gather status

Technical Leadership

• 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

• Review current manufacturing methods and make recommendations to approve efficiencies

• Participate in Make/Buy decisions to determine the most cost-effective means of production

• Ability to perform drawing and design reviews to ensure accuracy and manufacturability on new and/or revised drawings and parts lists

• 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

• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a continual flow of work ensuring assignments are accomplished smoothly and without need for workarounds whenever possible

• Interface with subcontractors on progress, Engineering support, coordination and schedule

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelors 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 a plus

• Must 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

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

• Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance

Security Responsibilities

Must complywith all company security and data protection / usage policies and procedures. Personally responsible for proper marking and handling of all information and materials, in any form. Shall not divulge any information, or afford access, to other employees not having a need-to-know. Shall not divulge information outside company without management approval. All government and proprietary information will be accessed and stored electronically on company provided resources.

• Incumbent must be eligible for DoD Personal Security Clearance.