Senior Project Engineer - Change Management at Fincantieri Marine Group
Marinette, WI 54143
About the Job
Fincantieri Marinette Marine, a Fincantieri Marine Group Company, is a progressive shipyard specializing in building ships for the United States Navy. We currently have an opportunity for a Class Design Services (CDS) Senior Project Engineer at our Marinette, Wisconsin location.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is assigned to FFG PMO and reports to the CDS Technical Program Manager under the Senior Director of Production and Program Integration. The CDS Senior Project Engineer will provide technical support to multiple cross-funcitonal teams comprising a variety of Engineering disciplines in determining the requirements of technical studies and/or Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) of interest to the Navy. This position will assign technical resources, provide input to project timelines, support outsourcing plans, produce statements of work, identify the configuration items affected, effects on performance allocations and interfaces, impacts to manning/training, software/hardware upgrades, integrated logistics support and spares, and determine trade-offs and/or alternative solutions. This position will coordinate among multiple stakeholders, including the FMM Engineering Department and subcontractors, to develop integrated, comprehensive technical packages which identify all scoping impacts. Attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of the baseline configuration, and ability to critically evaluate, consider and consolide multiple technical and production aspects is crucial in this position as performance will have significant bearing on timeliness, expense, and/or disruption to the organization. The individual is expected to have an ability to read, interpret, and clearly present complex information; interact with customers, partners, and colleagues; listen well; keep stakeholders and leadership well-informed; and, overcome challagnes and resolve issues identified.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
COMPETENCIES: SPARC
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
SKILLS:
POSITION SUMMARY
This position is assigned to FFG PMO and reports to the CDS Technical Program Manager under the Senior Director of Production and Program Integration. The CDS Senior Project Engineer will provide technical support to multiple cross-funcitonal teams comprising a variety of Engineering disciplines in determining the requirements of technical studies and/or Engineering Change Proposals (ECP) of interest to the Navy. This position will assign technical resources, provide input to project timelines, support outsourcing plans, produce statements of work, identify the configuration items affected, effects on performance allocations and interfaces, impacts to manning/training, software/hardware upgrades, integrated logistics support and spares, and determine trade-offs and/or alternative solutions. This position will coordinate among multiple stakeholders, including the FMM Engineering Department and subcontractors, to develop integrated, comprehensive technical packages which identify all scoping impacts. Attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of the baseline configuration, and ability to critically evaluate, consider and consolide multiple technical and production aspects is crucial in this position as performance will have significant bearing on timeliness, expense, and/or disruption to the organization. The individual is expected to have an ability to read, interpret, and clearly present complex information; interact with customers, partners, and colleagues; listen well; keep stakeholders and leadership well-informed; and, overcome challagnes and resolve issues identified.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assign technical resources, inform the outsourcing plan, identify critical paths, inform project schedule milestones, ensure deadlines are met, and provide quality control over all technical deliverables. Ensure technical package are integrated and comprehensive.
- Shape and execute the change management schedule produced by the PMO Configuration and Change Management Team.
- Assist the PMO Change team in generating and compiling ECP packages - filling out DD-1692s (ECPs) and DD-1695s (Notices of Revision).
- Critcally evaluate scoping information from Engineering and supply chain vendors (impacted drawings, test procedures, purchase technical specifications, etc) of proposed change.
- Verify and validate Engineering and ILS impacts are within the bounds of the proposed change, as well as current, accurate, and complete.
- Validate technical drawing impacts provided are accurate and comprehensive. Identify, track and deconflict impacts across multiple proposed changes.
- Ensure the proposed change accurately captures impacts to manufacturing and identifies the correct point of insertion in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule. Ensure In-Yard Need Dates support the execution timeline.
- Understand and interpret the Project Bid (Basis of Estimate) as a basis to establish resource requirements, cost and schedule.
- Support the outsourcing plan. Write statements of work and conduct technical evaluations of vendor proposals. Monitor subcontractor compliance with contractual requirements. Evaluate subcontractor technical deliverables for completeness and accuracy.
- Meet with FMM supply chain as required and understand vendor equities in the proposed change. Ensure contract modification requirements are understood by the supply chain and the implementation timeline is achieved.
- Attend regular PMO staff meetings and be prepared to coordinate action across multiple PMO divisions, FMM departments, subcontractors and the Navy.
- Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.
COMPETENCIES: SPARC
- Safety first
- People oriented, determined to assist where able
- Accountability and Ownership: Demonstrate a sense of urgency, ownership in your role
- Respect peoples differences and be open to differing opinions and beliefs
- Continue to improve your current role and help develop the role for the future based on lean management.
- Detail Oriented
- Business Acumen
- Team Work and Collaboration
- Embrace Culture Change and Improvement
- Leadership Ability
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk; use hands to handle materials or equipment; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee's workspace is in a clean and comfortable climate-controlled setting with little to no exposure to the moving equipment, elements, extreme conditions, or risk of injury. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. When entering the shipyard, the work environment is not climate-controlled and there is exposure to moving equipment, etc.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) believes it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in their actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting, and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSAS policies established by FMM and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.
Fincantieri Marinette Marine offers competitive pay with benefits in a growth-oriented environment. Qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply. Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=2155013&d=FMG-External
Fincantieri Marinette Marine is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and promotes a Drug Free Work Environment. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- The Senior Project Engineer must have a minimum of a B.S. Engineering degree and 5 years of directly applicable Project Engineering or Project Management experience.
SKILLS:
- Works well individually, or as a team, within a functional matrix organization
- Must have working knowledge of Ship Work Breakdown Structure (SWBS) and Contractor WBS
- Must have basic estimating skills
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Must have sub-contract vendor relation skills
- Must have successful problem resolution skills
- Must have the ability to read/analyze program metrics
- Must have an understanding of risk/opportunity management
- Must be familiar with change and configuration management
- Must have familiarity with integrated logistics support and maintenance processes
- Must have strong Microsoft Office Suites computer skills, specifically MS Excel and MS Powerpoint
- Must have strong organizational and time management skills
- Must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor
- Must have effective written and verbal communication skills
- Must have ability to maintain confidentiality
- Working knowledge of an ERP System
- Familiarity with configuration and change management tools
