Chief Project Engineer

Chief Project Engineer, Naval EngineeringLocation: Philadelphia, PA (On-site)Hanwha Defense USA (HDUSA) is seeking a Chief Project Engineer, Naval Engineering specializing in marine engineering and naval architecture to support U.S. Navy shipbuilding programs. The position reports directly to the Senior Director, Naval Engineering. This role supports engineering analyses, ship system integration, and program execution for modernization and acquisition activities.Responsibilities:Leadership role in major projects, including areas of ship or other product design, marketing, process improvement, R&D and other internal projects as directed by managementPro-active in seeking out and correcting integration issues among engineering disciplines during design processSupervise analysis of program cost/schedule control dataRepresents assigned project's cost, schedule and technical status at meetingsLeads significant meetings with customers, owners and regulatory bodiesActs as single point of contact with external customersWorks with engineering management team to identify and mitigate risk during design processResponsible for coordinating development of ships specs and associated deviations/waiversResponsible for insuring adequacy of process for tracking, analysis and response to Owner and Regulatory Body issues, including coordination of scoping and action plans for major issuesLeadership role in developing budgets and reports for assigned projectsRepresent HDUSA at client meetings and makes effective and professional presentations to audiences which may include Senior Management, Customers and other VIPsWill interface with customers, Program Managers, Engineering Management, other Engineering sections, Production, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Vendors, Regulatory Bodies, and other disciplines, as requiredWill be informed of priorities and be expected to schedule work as necessary to complete required tasksMay supervise task teams in accomplishment of project workQualifications Required:Bachelor's degree in a maritime engineering discipline.10+ years of engineering experience in naval ship design, ship integration, or maritime defense programs.Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with technical and program stakeholders.Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.Proficiency with Microsoft Office and naval architecture tools or modeling software.Desired additional skills:Experience supporting U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command or MARAD programs.Knowledge of DoD and NAVSEA acquisition processes, milestone events, and ship design review cycles.Experience working with shipyards, OEMs, or international shipbuilders involved in amphibious or logistical vessel development.Hanwha Defense USA is committed to pay transparency and equitable compensation practices. The salary range listed for this position represents a good faith estimate of the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for the position at the time of posting. Please note that the salary listed is a general guideline only. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant skills/experience, education and certifications, market and business considerations, and internal pay equity. In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonuses, benefits, and other forms of compensation as part of Hanwha Defense USA's total rewards package.Hanwha Defense USA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.