Senior Specialist, Project Engineer

We have an outstanding Contract position for aSenior Specialist, Project Engineerto join a leading Company located in theCanoga Park, CAsurrounding area.

Pay Rate: $70.00

US Citizenship is required.

The Project Engineer will execute on “Cost Account Management” (CAM) duties as well as all phases of day-to-day tactical duties on assigned propulsion programs. Drives project action to achieve operational and financial objectives for an existing program. Will manage cost, schedule, and technical performance for designated project areas while coordinating with varied groups and working with a program lead or manager to achieve results. Works with customer contacts for project activities and participates in sessions with customers for assigned aspects of project execution. Assists in coordinating program support, production, and supply chain teams to ensure on time and on budget efforts .

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead CAM duties utilizing “Earned Value Management System” (EVMS) with quick turnaround cycles. Manage the technical aspects, cost and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) of projects utilizing EVM principles to ensure financial well-being of the overall program as well as generating end-to-end proposal development for submittal to customer .

• Works under IPT Lead consultative direction with minimal oversight and has responsibility for project or processes within the functional program management area.

• Requires thorough understanding of various engineering and manufacturing processes such as design, specification generation, BOM's , manufacturing planning, tooling, procurement, production scheduling, validation test planning as well as quality functions.

• Communicates well, both verbal and written , with contacts within and outside the organization ( e.g. customers, suppliers, etc.) for execution of the project objectives.

• Provides imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques.

• Responsible for briefing management and supporting program managers for briefing customers on all facets of assigned projects.

• Up to 10% business travel to suppliers and other production sites.

• Position may require extended hours as needed to meet business objectives.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Engineering experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• Unique industry knowledge and experience with small thruster storable propellant propulsion systems development , manufacturing, and hot-fire validation testing .

• Ability to understand propulsion system technical drawings and specifications.

• Ability to participate and produce proposals, including customer requirement synthesis, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) definition, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) definition, Pricing Inputs and Basis of Estimate (BOE) generation.

• Experience with Government Propulsion customers and prime contractors.

• Must be experienced with Microsoft Office products (Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Benefits offered vary by contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, and affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance