Project Engineer (009-26)- Johnstown, PA

National Center for Defense Manufacturing; Johnstown (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Center for Defense Manufacturing is seeking a full-time Project Engineer to lead and execute multiple projects for DoD customers. The role involves planning, developing project costs, and ensuring customer satisfaction while working within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a B.S. in engineering or an associate degree with significant experience. Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment are essential.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in leading and managing projects.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated career achievement supervising project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute multiple technical projects.
• Develop statements of work, cost proposals, and project timelines.
• Manage project costs pre and post award.

Skills

Time management

Project budget management

Strong oral and written communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Collaborative team environment

Education

B.S. degree in engineering

Associate degree in engineering with 15 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Position Summary

As a full-time Project Engineer, you will be a valued and trusted member of the NCDMM team. You will effectively and efficiently plan, lead, and execute multiple projects for our DoD customers within the defined project scopes and budgetary constraints. Develop statements of work, cost proposals and project timelines for new business opportunities. Project Engineers must communicate well with customers, management, other engineers, and technicians.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and creative team member with a passion for project management and execution while collaborating with team members and customers. The candidate must be detail oriented.

The NCDMM team culture is innovative, creative, and fast paced. Members of the team must be adaptive to thrive in an ambiguous environment. This role is part of a collaborative team, but a candidate with a "self-starter" personality with high-energy will grow and thrive in this role.

Essential Functions

• Must be able to coordinate and execute multiple technical projects, which includes:

  • Time management (both project and non-project)
  • Project budget management – up to $1.0 M
  • Developing and managing project costs (pre and post award)
  • Delegating tasks for timely execution of assignments
  • Planning and executing tasks within budget and schedule
  • Expanding customer and partner networks within our advanced manufacturing ecosystem
  • Developing and maturing customer relationships, and meet/exceed customer expectations
  • Identifying business opportunities - new and existing customer base.
  • Traveling (<30% travel is expected)
  • Working with managers and contract authorities to ensure quality project reporting (budget and progress milestones) subject to internal and external audits

Required Education and Experience

• Has a B.S. degree in engineering or a related engineering technical area with 3-5 years relevant experience.
  • In lieu of a B.S. degree, an associate degree in engineering or a related engineering technical area with 15 years relevant experience.
• Must demonstrate consistent career achievement including supervising project budgets (material/labor) and proven ability to generate quality reports.
• Has a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leading and managing projects – effective delegation of tasks is a plus.
• Has experience working in a manufacturing environment with a generalist perspective and knowledge of manufacturing operations and processes.
• Has experience working in DoD project and manufacturing environments.
• Has strong oral and written communication skills, with emphasis on technical report writing.
• Requires little oversight, is proactive and moves forward with confidence.
• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Can communicate on a technical and non-technical level, tailored to the intended audience.
• Is interested in professional and personal development.
• Is well-versed in Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Microsoft Project.

NCDMM is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

NCDMM, as a government contractor, is required to verify all employees through the E-Verify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.