Engineering Project Manager

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Engineering Project Manager

RGBSI Aerospace & Defense LLC is dedicated to providing the highest quality of services to our clients and employees. We are proud to be the primary partner to top companies in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries. As a result of our continued growth, we are looking for energetic and personable professionals to join our team.

Position Summary:

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will serve as an engineering & manufacturing project lead for RGBSI A&D across various programs requiring product/process design and development knowledge. Your knowledge and expertise will be widely applied across RGBSI A&D's broad client base from various industry domains such as aerospace, automotive, and defense sectors. You will provide thought leadership around new technologies and methodologies while working with RGBSI A&D clients in defining the future state of their engineering and manufacturing strategies. This is an on-site position that will be responsible for planning, managing, and executing project deliverables within scope and budget.

As a key member of the RGBSI Aerospace & Defense Customer Engagement Team, the Engineering Project Manager is responsible for executing against key milestones and deliverable timelines. This role requires client-facing interaction with project teams in meeting aggressive timelines and delivering effective client solutions.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of projects to meet program commitments around focus areas of Industry 4.0 / Digital Factory / Model Based Enterprise / Advanced Manufacturing / Additive Manufacturing
• Lead the development and innovation of RGBSI A&D branded solutions and offerings to be used across DoD and commercial industry sectors
• Lead analyses of production processes, schedules, methods, and other data to better understand future requirements needed for customers’ manufacturing processes
• Provide technical direction for problem definition, analysis, requirements development, and implementation for complex systems or issues
• Execute strong client leadership and project management to ensure accurate, timely, and thorough completion of work projects
• Lead accurate / professional documentation and presentation of technical data and analyses
• Review manufacturing instructions, methods, and processes to identify and improve customer efficiency
• Develop process strategy documentation outlining the technical and process changes and analyses
• Identify and manage all aspects of organizational change required to successfully implement identified opportunities
• Investigate and document current business processes and develop strategies to formulate, combine and improve processes
• Support active feedback between customers and the RGBSI A&D team to drive improvements
• Partner effectively with RGBSI A&D project/ program management, technical team, and customer to deliver according to agreed plans and schedules
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of issues as they arise and initiate corrective actions
• Ability to manage deliverables and execute tasks with minimal oversight
• Work with end-user groups to evaluate and solve technical problems

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering with 2+ years engineering project management experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently
• Ability to manage and develop agile teams of highly technical resources
• Experience in editing and controlling PFMEAs and Control Plans
• Expertise in GD&T
• Ability to recognize potential risk areas and implement mitigation plans
• Experience with assembly and testing of machined, forged/cast, or fabricated aerospace parts
• Experience with design for manufacturing, assembly, reliability, and cost
• Demonstrated time management and project management skills
• Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively and work with business and technical stakeholders
• Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and influential skills
• Availability for travel to customer locations as required; estimated at up to 30% - client dependent

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Project Planning tools, such as MS Project
• Experience managing cost, scope, and schedule using Integrated Master Schedules and Earned Value Management
• Understanding of PPAP through PPAP Level 5
• LEAN, Six Sigma, or other process certifications

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