Project Manager, Engineering

General Dynamics Corporation; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead process improvement initiatives within the Mechanical Design & Engineering Team. This role involves supporting daily operations, enhancing collaboration across business areas, and driving organizational goals through effective project management. The ideal candidate will possess a strong engineering background, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of key projects and initiatives, all while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Engineering/Design field or Manufacturing Supervision.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement initiatives for the Mechanical Design & Engineering Team.
• Support day-to-day operations and monitor key performance indicators.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Mechanical Shipbuilding Processes

CAD Design

Microsoft Office Suite

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor’s or Associates degree in a business or technical field

Graduate of BIW's Apprenticeship/Development Program(s)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

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, this includes 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, including researching and generating A3’s to determine root cause effects.
• Work independently and as part of the team to remove obstacles that are preventing the team from achieving their goals. Intervene as requested to support these projects and initiatives.
• Continuously work with the teams to improve and enhance our interface with other areas of the business including (but not limited to), Engineering, Planning, and Manufacturing downstream customers.
• Support our ongoing training efforts, including scheduling, budgeting, and management of critical objectives.

Required/Preferred Education/Training

• Bachelor’s or Associates 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 the proven ability to take the initiative when required.