Project Manager, Engineering

General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

• Provide Project Management by leading process Improvement Initiatives for the Mechanical Design & Engineering Team for the Lead Yard Services contract.
• Support day-to-day operations in alignment with the Business Operating System, including metrics, data visualization, and supporting the leadership team in monitoring and acting on key performance indicators (KPI) as necessary.
• Provide organization and project management based on KPI assessment, helping execute action plans for the team to shape and track organizational goals. This includes utilizing the Plan-Do-Check-Act methodology and generating A3’s to determine root cause effects.
• Work independently and as part of the team to remove obstacles preventing the team from achieving their goals. Intervene as requested to support these projects and initiatives.
• Continuously work with teams to improve and enhance our interface with other areas of the business, including Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing downstream customers.
• Support ongoing training efforts, including scheduling, budgeting, and management of critical objectives.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in a business or technical field, and/or 5 years of experience in an Engineering/Design field or Manufacturing Supervision.
• Graduate of BIW's Apprenticeship/Development Program(s) preferred.

Required/Preferred Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

• Solid understanding of mechanical shipbuilding processes, CAD design, Engineering, and Planning preferred.

• Working knowledge of EVMS principles preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise and effectiveness with the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, Access, and Word.

• Working knowledge of Project Management with a basic understanding of Configuration Management.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

• Candidate with strong engineering background or mechanical aptitude preferred.

• Highly motivated, strong attention to detail, and proven ability to take the initiative when required.