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Tittle : Engineering Program Manager
Job Type : full time
Location: Torrance, California, United States
Office space available at location listed
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Aeronautic / Avionic Engineering
Description
This position requires access to export-controlled information.
This position is responsible for development of complex electrohydraulic, electromechanical, hydromechanical, mechanical and electropneumatic components and systems that will become the new products of the company. The incumbent, a fully trained professional, plans and conducts efforts requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria. Typically, the Project Engineer devises new approaches for the problems encountered.
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Lead and direct technical teams to design and development complex electrohydraulic and electromechanical test equipment systems
Contribute to the development of new product requirements through consulting with customers and sales personnel
Validate conceptual problem solutions by performing trade studies and analyses
Be a key contributor to the preparation of successful proposal designs, cost estimates, and technical volume write ups
Operate as a key element in a team of creative, independent individuals
Represent the company in a manner consistent with its technical reputation
Create reliable designs through a comprehensive experimental development test program
Document designs, analyses, and test results with accurate and concise reports
Required Skills:
Minimum MS Degree, preferably in Mechanical, Aeronautical or Electrical Engineering plus three years of design/development engineering experience, or BS Degree plus six years of design/development engineering experience, or: PhD
Seasoned knowledge of closed loop control systems, mechanical hardware designs
Preferred Skills:
Control Account Manager (CAM) Experience
Earned Value Management System (EVMS)
Risk and Opportunity management or similar business processes
Development of Integrated Master plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
To fulfill the demands of design and development of new products the individual must have self starting instincts and strong analytical skills
Good communication skills
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran
VIR Consultants Inc
