Copy of Senior Project Engineer - Systems Engineer
About The Position
General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada is seeking a Project Engineer with leadership skills to be a driving force behind cutting-edge projects in their Land & Joint division, specifically within Advanced Vetronics Systems. This role involves working in a collaborative environment, fostering strong communication with colleagues to execute projects and achieve shared goals. The position requires providing leadership and direction to a team of engineers and support personnel, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments, and managing design review gates according to the Engineering Development Framework. The role also includes authoring or overseeing project deliverable documents, collaborating with the Project Manager on monthly performance reviews, risk analysis, and corrective actions, and supporting the development of engineering project plans. Additionally, the Project Engineer will interface with support departments, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, and Contracts, communicate with customers to respond to queries and prepare Basis of Estimate, and proactively identify and drive product and process improvements. Tracking component obsolescence and material constraints is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or applicable scientific discipline is required
- Good verbal and written communication.
- 10+ years of related engineering experience.
- Proven experience with electronics hardware-oriented product development NPI
- Strong interpersonal and managerial skills, whether working as a self-motivated individual, a team member or leader.
- Ability to assess the technical contribution from multiple disciplines, and then decide on the best course of action.
- Broad knowledge of the System development process and lifecycles, requirements definition and management.
- Broad knowledge of Supply chain management processes and procedures
- Strong analytical and research abilities, detail oriented
- Excellent customer service in order to support client groups and key business decision making
- Deliver clear, concise and professional communications
- Must be eligible to work in Canada.
- Successful applicants must meet all applicable security requirements, including but not limited to the ability to obtain and maintain a Canadian government security clearance.
- Applicants may be required to meet additional security requirements in order to gain access to technical data, classified areas or information that is subject to international regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Display products considered an asset
- Experience working with or familiarity with AI/ML models is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to a team of engineers and support personnel during project execution.
- Ensure seamless collaboration and communication within the team and across departments.
- Schedule and coordinate design review gates in alignment with the Engineering Development Framework.
- Author or oversee the creation of project deliverable documents, maintaining a commitment to quality and precision.
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to review project performance monthly, analyzing risks (technical, cost, schedule), and taking corrective action as needed.
- Support the development and maintenance of engineering project plans and other business plans.
- Interface with support departments, Supply Chain, Component Engineering, and Contracts to ensure smooth project progression.
- Communicate and interface with customers, responding to queries and Request for Quotations, and preparing the Basis of Estimate.
- Proactively identify opportunities for product and process improvements and drive the implementation of necessary changes.
- Track component obsolescence issues and material constraints that may impact future production.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and eligible dependents from day one (no cost), including flexible benefits options (HCSA) emergency travel insurance, and 24/7 virtual care services
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP), onsite fitness facilities, and employee resource groups
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan with employer contributions after 3 months, RRSP access from day one, and financial planning support
- Flexible time off including vacation, holidays, parental leaves with top-up options, sick leave, and disability programs
- Career development through learning platforms, educational assistance, mentoring, and reimbursement of professional memberships
- Additional perks such as employee discounts, free onsite parking, social clubs, and an annual scholarship program for employees’ children
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
