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General Dynamics · 4 hours ago

MFG Project Engineer / Deputy Program Manager, Operations (DPMO)

USA-MN-Bloomington

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in engineering high technology solutions for defense and scientific missions. The MFG Project Engineer / Deputy Program Manager will develop project plans, manage costs and schedules, and lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.

AerospaceNational SecurityPublic Transportation

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develops a cohesive project plan, authorizes the work, and manages cost, schedule and technical performance of projects (products, services and supplier content)

Organizes interdepartmental activities to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget

Leads department or cross-functional project teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives

Identifies issues, tracks progress, and follows through on corrective actions

Creates product configurations and data sheets

Supports customers and suppliers on technical questions regarding products

Leads team in forecasting project cost and schedule completion as required based on performance trends

Prepares and presents project status to leadership

Leads team to identify and quantify risks and opportunities; leads risk mitigation / opportunity capture activities

Develops and executes proposal plans and strategies for assigned projects

Develops negotiation plans

Leads customer and supplier negotiations for projects

Responsible for Cost, Schedule, and Quality of MFG programs led

Qualification

Risk managementCost estimationProject managementManufacturing experienceMS ProjectNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience

Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time from date of hire

U.S. citizenship is required

Technical understanding of product(s)

Solid knowledge of work estimating, allocation, scheduling, and authorization

Solid ability to generate cohesive project plans

Solid ability to track work accomplished to baseline plans to ensure rate of work completion is sufficient to meet schedules

Solid ability to identify issues, track progress, and follow through on effective corrective actions based on data analysis and trends

Solid ability to understand and analyze project financial data

Solid understanding of the fundamentals of risk and opportunity management and ability to apply them to projects and suppliers

Solid ability to lead teams in matrix organization to achieve schedule, cost, and technical performance objectives

Ability to communicate clearly, both written and verbal

Ability to make sound, proactive decisions

Ability to develop and execute proposal plans and strategies