Program Engineering Manager - Combat Vehicles

Program Engineering Manager - Combat Vehicles

BAE Systems is hiring a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) for the Combat Vehicles Product Line. The PEM will be responsible for the technical and operational leadership of various engineering projects. The PEM leads the project engineering team and is the Program Manager’s single interface for all Engineering activity. The position is located in Sterling Heights, MI.

Leads and manages the project Engineering team

Primary interface with the project customer technical representatives

Prepares the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) describing the execution of Engineering on the project and obtains Engineering Authority (EA) concurrence

Responsible for overseeing and directing all engineering work

Accountable for adherence to the engineering budget; manages project Engineering to meet engineering cost commitments

Participates in Project Performance Reviews (PPRs) to identify issues and problems, assess corrective action plans, and track actions to closure

Participates in project customer reviews (SFR, PDR, CDR, etc.) to discuss overall engineering efforts

Responsible for all Engineering estimates

Assures accurate cost and schedule estimates for all engineering tasks, including added scope tasks and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE)

Provides technical guidance and supervision (not direct) for Responsible Engineers and Work Package Managers that are working with subcontracts and other suppliers

Participates as a member of the Risk Review Board (RRB)/Joint Risk Review Board (JRRB)

Collaborates with functional Engineering

Tailors the Engineering Processes to be used in execution of the project with Engineering Functional Management concurrence

Assures functional engineering concurrence and staffing plans with schedule and cost commitments

Assures functional engineering concurrence with schedule commitments

Assures the assigned staff has the requisite skills and experience to execute the scope of work

Provides accurate and timely staffing forecasts in engineering staffing database

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or closely related field and 10 years related work experience.

Experience with Department of Defense programs, preferably US Army combat vehicle production and associated processes

Demonstrated aptitude for proactive problem solving

Strong computer skills with MS Office suite to support metrics, reports and documents

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; attention to detail, coupled with good time management and organizational skills

Sound interpersonal skills for interfacing and coordinating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers

Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

Experience with manufacturing

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA)

Experience presenting data, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits:

At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

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