Sr. Engineering Project Manager

FEI - Zyfer, Inc.; Garden Grove (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FEI - Zyfer, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electronics Engineering Project Manager in the Garden Grove, CA area to lead and deliver DoW-critical projects. You will coordinate internal resources and external vendors, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure successful outcomes for both DoW customers and contractors.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years of project management experience in electromechanical environments, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, engineering degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of electronics engineering project management experience.
• Experience in managing electromechanically projects for Department of War (DoW) contractors.
• Proficient using computer software including MS Project and Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
• Excellent project planning and implementation skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work from verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver critical projects to DoW customers and contractors.
• Oversee all aspects of engineering developments and drive project success.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for flawless execution.
• Ensure on-time, within scope and budget delivery.
• Monitor and report progress to executives and customers.
• Define project scope and objectives with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans and tailor them to customer requirements.
• Train development staff on plans and monitor progress.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule and costs with verification techniques.
• Measure performance with appropriate tools and report risks.
• Create and maintain project documentation and proposals.
• Track performance to achieve short and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust constraints based on financial analysis.
• Attend conferences and training to maintain proficiency.

Skills

MS Project

Office suite

PLM software

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Data gathering & reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Engineering degree preferred

Project Management certification (desirable)

Tools

MS Project

Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PLM software

Job description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

• Will be responsible for managing and delivering critical projects to DoW customers and contractors
• Manages key IR&D and customer projects by overseeing all aspects of engineering developments
• Work closely with executive and departmental management to ensure project success
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and budget
• Monitor and report progress of assigned projects to both executive management and to external customers
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Set deadlines and assign responsibilities to the allocated development team
• Generate presentations and host customer reviews such as SRR, PDR, CDR, etc. and track action items to completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans that meet internal standards and tailor plans to meet customer requirements
• Manage and assist in the development of project related customer data items
• Train development staff on project plans and use plans to monitor and control progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Report and escalation issues to management as needed
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Assist in the development of technical proposals
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Continuously improve product development processes
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs
• Evaluate and assess results of project

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field, engineering degree preferred
• Minimum 10 years of electronics engineering project management experience
• Experience in managing electromechanically projects for Department of War (DoW) contractors
• Proficient using computer software including MS Project and Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Excellent project planning and implementation skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work from verbal and written instructions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports
• Ability to solve problems in a timely manner
• Strong organizational skills
• U.S. Citizenship is mandatory

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Degree/Certificate in Project Management
• Technical proposal writing
• Contract management – Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FARS) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS)
• Security Clearance

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary is competitive and will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. We are committed to offering competitive pay that reflects each candidate's background and the requirements of the role.