Job DescriptionThe Project Engineer will lead various multi-discipline engineering teams on a variety of design and construction projects. This position will report to the Senior Chief Engineer at the Holston Army Ammunition Plant in Kingsport, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage functional requirements for projects.
- Technically lead the engineering staff assigned to the specific Modernization programs in the design, development and commissioning activities. Responsible for overall technical viability to requirements as well as successful completion of engineering tasks on the assigned projects.
- Create the technical development plan and overall engineering tasking. Lead the technical team in meeting schedule within budget and providing regular progress updates.
- Lead technical design team in the application of BAE Systems Life Cycle Management processes and methods.
- Provide technical risk management for the project. Coordinate the technical aspects of the Modernization programs with the overall team.
- Lead internal engineering or external suppliers in the development of drawings, statements of work, and specification packages for procurement of equipment or services.
- Support the transition to production following commissioning.
- Prepare budgetary and engineering estimates for individual tasks, project phases, and new proposal support.
- Supervise subcontractor work to assure satisfactory performance of the scope of work.
- Prepare schedules regarding assigned technical tasks and provide status on tasking.
- Prepare work flow schedule and process task duration estimates.
- Assist the project manager in development of the budget, approval of purchase requisitions and of invoices.
- Performs other duties as required.
This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's Degree in a technical field required; mechanical, systems, civil of chemical engineering degree preferred
- 8+ years related experience, including 5 years of experience in engineering design, development, and / or commissioning
- 2 years in an engineering technical project leadership position
- Must be able to effectively communicate and interface with various functional departments and customers
- Must be able to foster a positive and inclusive work environment
- Must be able to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Proficiency in AutoCAD suite software
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience in plant capital sustainment or expansion projects - including industrial construction or modernization efforts
- Experience in the chemical process industry or energetics industry
- Experience with proposal development
- Understanding and experience within cross-functional teams
- Experience with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) methodology and substantiating task estimates #LI-Onsite #LI-JR1
