Project Engineer

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Engineer for a contract opportunity in Andover, MA. The role involves coordinating planning, control, and execution of engineering projects and acting as CAM for Advanced Programs within the Chelmsford E&T org.

You will maintain the IMS for ATE programs, manage procurement liaison duties, and drive process improvements to enhance documentation quality and project efficiency. DFARS experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience required.
• Secret clearance required to start.
• MS Office experience required.
• Experience building relationships across functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects; serve as CAM for Advanced Programs; maintain IMS for Advanced Test Equipment programs; manage material procurement liaison for Advanced Programs.
• Plan, organize, track and report on activities for Advanced Programs; serve as CAM for AP; maintain IMS aligned with milestones and resources; oversee requisitions, receipt verification and kitting operations.
• Identify and drive continuous process improvement initiatives to boost project execution efficiency and documentation quality.

Skills

Relationship building

Project management

Independent work

Detail oriented

Planning & organizing

MS Office

SAP

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Project Engineer for a contract opportunity in Andover, MA.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience building relationships across functional teams
• Secret clearance required to start
• Microsoft Office experience
• 3+ years of Project Management experience

SKILLS MATRIX:

• Ability to Work Independently- 1 - 2 Years
• Detail oriented- 1 - 2 Years
• Planning and Organizing Skills- 1 - 2 Years
• MS Office - 2 - 4 Years
• SAP- 1 - 2 Years

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinates planning, organization, control, integration and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility. Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) for Advanced Programs. Maintain and update the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) for Advanced Test Equipment (ATE) programs; ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans. Act as primary material procurement liaison for Advanced Programs, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations. Identify and drive continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution efficiency and improve documentation quality. DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) experience a plus.

You will serve as a Project Engineer within the Chelmsford Engineering & Technology (E&T) organization, supporting the Integration & Test Equipment (IT&E) Department. In this role you will plan, organize, track, and report on activities for Advanced Programs (AP). Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Serving as the Control Account Manager (CAM) for AP
• Maintaining and updating the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), ensuring alignment with milestones and resource plans
• Acting as the primary material procurement liaison for AP, overseeing requisitions, receipt verification, and kitting operations
• Identifying and driving continuous process improvement initiatives that boost project execution, efficiency, and improve documentation quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE):

• Project Management proficiency and experience with Earned Value Measurement (EVMS).
• Experience working in defense company with engineering or manufacturing background.
• Experience building relationships and communicating effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders
• SAP experience is a plus

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree.

WORK HOURS:

• 4/10-1st Shift

ADDITIONAL:

• Clearance required to start.