Lead, Project Engineer

Lead, Project Engineer

The Missile Solutions Segment of L3Harris is currently seeking an experienced Project Engineer. This role will be located out of our Missile Propulsion facility located in Canoga Park, CA. The Project Engineer will assist in executing multiple phases of assigned program(s), drives project action to achieve operational and financial objectives, and assist in managing cost, schedule, and technical performance.

The Project Engineer may be required to communicate with customer contacts and participate in sessions with customers for assigned aspects of project execution. Project Engineer will be expected to collaborate and coordinate with multiple teams that include, but not limited to, engineering, program support, operations, quality, and supply chain functions to ensure successful program execution.

Essential Functions:

• Works under consultative direction with minimal oversight and has responsibility for project or processes within the functional program management area.
• Communicates well, both verbal and written, with contacts within and outside the organization (e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the project objectives.
• Provide realistic, practical, and robust solutions throughout a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques.
• Assist in managing the technical, cost and schedule of projects utilizing Earned Value Management principles to ensure financial well-being of the overall program as well as generating proposal development for submittal to customers.
• Close collaboration with technical teams to develop and implement propulsion production processes, tooling and equipment design, material evaluation plans, data analysis, leading failure investigations, and directly engaged in application activities in support of the project.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring/updating project plans consistent with the overall program plan and command media.
• Responsible for briefing management and supporting program managers for briefing customers on all facets of assigned projects.
• Up to 30% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.
• Position may require extended hours as needed to meet business objectives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret security clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Current Secret US security clearance.
• Bachelors degree in Aerospace engineering or Mechanical engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.
• Ability to understand technical drawings and specifications as well as working knowledge of general production systems/methods and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience with government propulsion customers and prime contractors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Project Engineering.
• Experience working in the defense industry.
• Experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill).
• Experience working as an integrated product team lead [IPTL].
• Experience working as a Chief Engineer or deputy Chief Engineer.
• Familiarity or experience in generating proposals including work breakdown structures (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, validation test planning, and Pricing Inputs for Basis of Estimate (BOE).
• Familiarity or experience with the design, manufacturing, or testing involved in the production of small liquid rocket engine thrusters, valves, pressure regulators, pressure switches, tanks, valves, actuators, or transducers.
• Familiarity or experience in system integration and assembly of small liquid engine thrusters.