Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering - CAM

L3Harris•Canoga Park, CA

2d•$106,500 - $197,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Project Engineering will perform Cost Account Management (CAM) duties and day-to-day tactical work on assigned propulsion programs. The role drives project actions toward operational and financial objectives, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance for assigned project areas in coordination with varied teams and program leadership. It also involves working with customer contacts and participating in customer sessions related to project execution, while coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to deliver work on time and within budget. The position leads CAM activities using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), manages technical aspects, cost, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) using EVM principles, and develops end-to-end proposals for customer submission. Under the consultative direction of an IPT Lead, the role works with minimal oversight and is responsible for projects or processes within functional program management. The specialist applies knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes, develops practical solutions to technical problems, and briefs management and supporting program managers on assigned projects. The role is onsite at the Canoga Park, California facility, follows a 9/80 schedule, may involve up to 10% business travel, and may require extended hours to meet business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of related experience; or at least 10 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Thorough understanding of engineering and manufacturing processes, including design, specification generation, bills of material, manufacturing planning, tooling, procurement, production scheduling, validation test planning, and quality functions.

Nice To Haves

Strong verbal and written communication with contacts inside and outside the organization, including customers and suppliers.
Industry knowledge and experience with small-thruster storable-propellant propulsion systems development, manufacturing, and hot-fire validation testing.
Ability to understand propulsion-system technical drawings and specifications.
Experience participating in and producing proposals, including customer requirement synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, pricing inputs, and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.
Experience with government propulsion customers and prime contractors.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, including Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

Lead Cost Account Management duties using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) with quick turnaround cycles.
Manage technical aspects, cost, and the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) of projects using EVM principles to support the program’s financial well-being.
Generate end-to-end proposals for submission to customers.
Drive project actions to achieve operational and financial objectives for existing programs.
Manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas in coordination with varied groups and program leadership.
Work with customer contacts and participate in customer sessions for assigned project execution activities.
Coordinate program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure efforts are on time and on budget.
Apply knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes, including design, specification generation, bills of material, manufacturing planning, tooling, procurement, production scheduling, validation test planning, and quality functions.
Develop imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to technical problems using engineering techniques.
Brief management and supporting program managers on assigned projects, including material for customer briefings.
Travel to suppliers and other production sites as needed, up to 10%.