Senior Manager, Project Engineering

L3Harris•Waco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is actively seeking a Project Engineering Senior Manager for our facility located in Waco, TX for a direct hire opportunity. We offer great competitive benefits and a generous relocation package for those who qualify. We are looking for a senior professional with strong knowledge of Engineering development in the DOD and/or Aerospace industry and a broad knowledge of project management. As the Project Engineering Senior Manager, you will get the unique opportunity to support a dynamic and growing business area, lead an experienced team of Project Engineers heading the technical leadership of multiple air vehicle modification and modernization programs, pursuits, special projects, and Internal Research & Development (IR&D). This position will lead a team of approximately 15 Project Engineers in a growing business area and the position responsibilities include supervision, resource planning, coaching and leadership development activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field and minimum 12 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
7+ years of experience in Project Engineering or Technical Project Management role
Air Vehicle and Systems Integration experience
Great communication skills
Experience with process improvement e.g. CMMI and Six-Sigma
Experience building strong relationships and effectively partnering with internal and external resources; customer focused
Proficient in technical project management and technical estimating
Proficient in risk identification, risk analysis and contingency planning
Working knowledge within a relevant technical field (e.g., Aero-Mechanical, Aero-Electrical, Systems Engineering, Structural, Stress, Mass Properties, Aerodynamics, Software, etc.)
Must be a US Citizen with a DoD Security Clearance (Secret minimum).

Nice To Haves

Experience in prior leadership capacity (i.e. Supervisor/Manager, Engineering Manager, Program Manager, Director etc.).
Proficient in leading root cause analysis, troubleshooting complex technical situations, and leading continuous improvement efforts
Proficient in people management, evaluations and team building
Demonstrated understanding of interaction between engineering design, program management, manufacturing & supply chain processes, Mission Assurance & Quality
Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, CMMI or other continuous improvement frameworks with high expectations of sustained excellence for self and team members.
Experience with FAA (STC) and Military (MTC) certification activities preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a diverse team of project engineers in support of multiple business areas to execute development, modification and modernization efforts on air vehicle platforms and systems
Provide technical mentorship and leadership coaching to Program Chief Engineers & Project Engineers, to ensure their success in meeting program objectives
Provide top-level support for proposal generation, Earned Value Management, estimates-to-complete, organizational development, strategic planning, and product and technology roadmaps
Actively participate in strategic and business aspects of the MMG Engineering Department that will directly impact the achievement of overall business or functional results
Establish a culture of Project Engineering excellence and balance the Project Engineering Department with low, medium, and highly experienced Project Engineers
Forecast Project Engineering Manpower needs based on Program and Potential demand forecast
Determine hiring needs and conduct searches to onboard needed Project Engineers
Ensure thorough understanding of the Project Engineering role within the organization
Drive continuous improvement in engineering quality and delivery through use of metrics
Recruit, develop, assess and retain Project Engineering staff
Establish performance expectations, methods, and tools for Project Engineering
Support training and career development for Project Engineers
Perform other duties as assigned