Senior Project Engineer 006-26-Columbus, OH

National Center for Defense Manufacturing; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

National Center for Defense Manufacturing is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee multiple engineering projects. This role demands substantial experience in manufacturing and leadership skills to ensure projects meet defined scopes and budgets.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and demonstrate excellent communication abilities. The position promotes growth in a hybrid work environment in Columbus, OH, with a focus on defense manufacturing and project management.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in manufacturing technology or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in the manufacturing and machining industry.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute multiple projects within defined scopes.
• Communicate effectively with customers and management.
• Produce technical reports on assigned projects.

Skills

Customer service skills

Leadership skills

Technical report writing

Detail oriented

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Associate’s degree with 20 years experience

Job description

Position Title: Senior Project Engineer

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid - Columbus, OH

Position Summary

This position is responsible for effectively and efficiently planning, leading, and executing multiple projects within defined project scopes and budgetary contracts. Develop statements of work (SOWs), cost proposals and project timelines for new opportunities as needed.

This position must communicate well between the customer, management, other engineers, and technicians. Produce monthly and final technical reports on assigned projects.

Customer projects can range in length from 2 months to 2 years and with values from tens of thousands to more than $1 million.

Essential Functions

• Identifying business opportunities, developing existing customer relationships, and generating project plans.
• Developing and overseeing projects (SOW, Cost Proposal, and Schedule).
• Identifying improvements to internal and external project management practices.
• Ensuring project is on time, on budget and meets all set objectives, while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Identifying and recognizing Alliance Partner involvement on projects.
• Monthly reporting on assigned projects.
• Being the first line interface with customers and responsible for customer communications and information exchanges.
• Working closely with NCDMM personnel and contracting authorities to ensure adequate project reporting (budget and progress milestones) for internal and external audit review.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with curriculum emphasizing Manufacturing Technology and/or Mechanical Engineering or other comparable degree program with 10 years of experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree the incumbent can have an Associate’s degree in a related field with 20 years of experience.
• Experience in the manufacturing and machining industry with a proven record of increasing responsibility in technical applications.
• Experience successfully leading and maintaining individual projects, including effective delegation of tasks.
• Experience with Department of Defense.
• Good leadership skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good technical report writing.
• Good customer service skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Prior experience developing effective manufacturing processes to support the production of defense related components, advanced manufacturing, additive manufacturing is a plus.

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.

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.