Standard Job Description

Oversees and manages the operational aspects of ongoing projects and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Reviews status of projects and budgets; manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses project issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Develops mechanisms for monitoring project progress and for intervention and problem solving with project managers, line managers, and clients.

As the Project Manager/Engineer Sr Staff you will be responsible for leading high‑impact projects that transition know‑how, establish production environments in Europe, and mentor colleagues across the enterprise.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead and manage co‑production and second‑sourcing efforts for setting up a Missile Maintenance Facility in Europe.
• Conduct supplier evaluations and oversee initial supplier management in Europe.
• Interpret project schedules, ensure milestone adherence, and drive risk mitigation across U.S. sites.
• Mentor and coach team members, facilitating knowledge transfer and production‑line start‑up.
• Coordinate cross‑functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Design, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance prior to starting
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college
• Must have thorough knowledge of cost, schedule, quality, and safety in a production environment
• Experience with transitioning programs from development to production
• Understands Lean Six Sigma
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Program Management and all program functions to ensure all customer requirements are achieved within the appropriate business controls
• SAP/MRP experience
• Demonstrated effective communication skills including verbal, listening, technical writing and presentations

Desired Skills

• Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering
• Production experience with LTIAMD Family of Programs
• Experience managing production risk mitigation activities
• Experience setting up or transition production lines; preferably international
• Understanding of Export Control and Security
• Proven ability to recognize potential production issues during design and development and performing production readiness assessments
• CAM/EVMS experience