PA, Philadelphia - Engineering Project Manager

QED Systems Inc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QED Systems Inc is hiring an Engineering Project Manager in Philadelphia to lead and manage technical projects in marine engineering. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and a solid background in managing teams. Responsibilities include technical leadership, project scheduling, and collaboration with OEMs. Travel up to 10% may be required, along with drug screening prior to hiring.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in relevant engineering fields.
• Minimum of 2 years in a management role leading a team.
• Must have an active government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team through technical projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules.
• Collaborate with other leaders to ensure systems interoperability.
• Facilitate team development and process improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Workload management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

PA, Philadelphia - Engineering Project Manager

Job Description: Q.E.D. SYSTEMS, INC., a local Marine Engineering firm has immediate full-time positions available for an Engineering Project Manager to provide HM&E system support services such as: develop/change maintenance sketches, redline electrical drawings for Ship Change design or installation, and/or develop testing or maintenance procedures in accordance with Navy standards

• Ability to lead a team of 5 or more members through a technical project
• Implement organizational skills, including the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure and/or ambiguous environment
• Implement team skills, including the ability to work effectively with other organizations, functions, project sponsors and customers, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Ensure team members understand the requirements of their work, and are equipped with tools and training required for successful performance and effective decision making
• Effectively manage workloads to ensure they are reasonable and appropriate to individual skill sets and levels
• Liaison and collaborate with other team leaders to ensure that systems are interoperable, and maximizing common goals
• Develop, update, and manage delivery and project schedules, flow charts, risk matrices, and presentations with inputs from the technical teams
• Analyze current and future workload requirements to determine proper manning resources and communicate manning requirements with technical leads and program managers
• Work with technical team to understand and properly implement existing processes
• Facilitate internal team development and process improvement efforts
• Produce routine progress reports or presentations
• Provide management and tracking of system trouble and improvement reports
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of various configuration management work products
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Skills:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering is required; no equivalencies or experience substitutions will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience in Mechanical, Marine, Electrical engineering or Computer engineering as it pertains to control systems in an industrial environment
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management or supervisory level or leading a team of 5 or more members
• Previous military experience and/or experience with NSWC or Government contracting is preferred

Security Clearance: Successful applicants must either have an active government security clearance or the ability to receive approval upon position acceptance. Drug screening is required before hiring.

Additional Information: This position requires the candidate to travel up to 10% of the time. Must have a valid US passport or the ability to obtain one upon position acceptance.

EOE, including disability/vets: QED is an equal opportunity employer.