Engineer II-Project Management

Microchip•Garden Grove, CA

54d•Onsite

About The Position

The High Reliability and RF Group (HRR) is Microchip's power systems division, delivering high-performance power management solutions for space, aerospace, and other mission-critical applications. The Program Manager leads cross-functional teams through the execution of design, development, and manufacturing programs. This role is responsible for program planning, schedule and budget management, customer communication, and overall program performance. The position serves as the primary interface between customers and internal stakeholders to ensure project objectives are achieved on time and within budget.

Requirements

BS degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical or electrical preferred)
3-5 years of program/project management or engineering team lead experience in the aerospace field
Strong expertise using MS Project
Good working knowledge of various contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus, Time & Material (T&M) contracts
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers
Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

Nice To Haves

MS or certificate in Project Management highly desired
Experience interfacing with accounting and finance functions
Familiarity with high reliability electronics manufacturing processes
Experience with design/development programs in power electronics
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus

Responsibilities

Overall project management responsibilities including planning, leading teams to implement deliverables, task completion, and maintaining effective communications with Microchip and customer stakeholders
Develop and maintain timely status reports on programs
Track material and labor expenditures and review cost reports
Working with finance team, prepare monthly ETC/EAC calculations
Prepare program resource reports and financial reports on programs
Monitor technical progress in support of design development programs
Monitor major manufacturing programs
Generate and maintain program schedules (IMS)
Assist in the preparation of proposals and sales forecasts
Conduct program meetings and design reviews
Be the focal point for customers on programs and manage all correspondence with customers
Understand industry specifications as they apply to assigned products and processes
Liaise with Functional Managers and Business Development personnel to build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the projects
Correspond with key customers in a timely manner to define specifications, provide status updates and resolve any issues that may arise