Electric Propulsion System Integration Manager - Fincantieri Marine Group

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 an EPSI Manager at our Washington, D.C. location.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for having lead technical authority of the Electric Propulsion System Integration (EPSI) groups including subcontractors and other assigned FMM personnel. The EPSI Engineering group is composed primarily of matrixed support from Project Engineers, as well as the Functional Engineering groups. The EPSI Manager will assist in defining and executing Contract Requirements assigned to the engineering disciplines under his/her direct supervision as well as indirectly for all engineering efforts. The EPSI Manager will define each group's resources, supervise and direct assigned personnel to achieve group commitments. The EPSI Manager shall routinely represent the Engineering department to internal and external customers. The EPSI Manager is responsible for the EPSI engineering across all Engineering Department efforts at FMM primarily on the FFG 62, but may include other projects as applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.


* Direct and supervise EPSI Engineers and all other assigned employees working on products within the EPSI scope. Enhance the capabilities and strengthen the individual weaknesses of assigned employees while individually contributing to the completion of assigned.
* Develop supplier Scope of Work (SOW) documents to accurately define subcontracted work scope.
* Review engineering deliverables provided by engineering subcontractors.
* Work with customer during engineering product review cycles to validate comments provided are in accordance with contractual documents and relay comments for incorporation to engineering subcontractors.
* Interface with other functional engineering trades to make sure that EPSI equipment and systems are fully integrated into auxiliary support and control systems.
* Maintain integrated EPSI Schedule; provide status and metrics for engineering leadership.
* Attend and potentially lead "as required" meetings to generate resolution of issues on specific projects. Participants of these meetings involve a diverse field of participants across a range of shipyard functions related to EPSI topics. Meetings may also include participation by other internal and external Engineering customers.
* Attend or lead "as required" meetings are established and supported with FMM Project Customers to assist in the resolution of technical issues related to equipment and mechanical system design.
* Resource Management as related to EPSI Engineering commitments.
* Standard process updates and reviews.
* Group process enhancements and improvements.
* Internal customer (manufacturing) process productivity improvements.
* Create/review/refresh metrics required to effectively estimate projected costs.
* Validate estimated projected costs with observed (actual) data.
* Provide input to develop detailed plan with commitment dates for execution.
* Provide commitment to and execute work to estimated budget and duration.
* Establish resource requirements, assist Human Resources (HR) in filling the requirements, and manage as needed to support FMM acquired projects.
* Establish resource requirements, assist HR in filling the requirements, and manage as needed to support emergent business opportunities (new projects).
* Must abide by and enforce all organizational policies and procedures.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises up to 5 direct employees, depending on assigned resources and workload. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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.

PERFORMANCE LEADERS

Performance Leaders will inspire enthusiasm and act as a role model. She/he will develop talented employees with the skills, abilities, competencies and values needed to achieve the Company goals. The Performance Leader will provide timely feedback to employees in a constructive, coaching style, give praise and recognition and deal with performance issues.

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 and occasionally stand or 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 Marine Group (FMG) 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 shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

BENEFITS:

FMG offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. In compliance with the new pay transparency law, we are providing a preview of our benefits prior to any potential interviews. For more detail regarding the benefits we offer, please click here to view the full benefits package.



PAY RANGE: $126,380.80-195,858.00

This range represents the overall market pay rate for candidates who meet the necessary qualifications and experience requirements for this role. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, education, and performance.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Fincantieri Marine Group 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 EPSI Manager must have as a minimum a B.S. in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related Engineering discipline.
* The EPSI Manager must have a minimum of 5 years of supervisory or management experience with groups of up to 5 people in one or more of the disciplines discussed above (Project Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering).
* A minimum of 2 years' experience related to marine propulsion systems is required for this position.
* The EPSI Manager must be familiar with typical Regulatory Body Requirements associated with the shipbuilding industry (i.e. NAVSEA, ABS, 46 CFR, IEEE, and The US Coast Guard).
* Must be eligible for a Security Clearance (U.S., Secret).

SKILLS:


* Personal competencies should include strong time management, complex problem solving, and dispute resolution skills. Additionally the ability to professionally and formally (via written correspondence) communicate is a prime skill.
* Experience with conducting system level analysis related to the following:


* Shipboard Electric Propulsion
* Torsion
* Noise
* Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA)
* Shaft alignment
* Dynamic response analysis
* Be able to review and analyze the following types of engineering documents:


* Shipboard cable one lines and routing drawings
* Shipboard piping and auxiliary system diagrams
* Foundation drawings
* Mounting and Installation drawings
* Possess an understanding of machinery control system software architecture
* The EPSI Manager must have the drive and discipline to monitor, maintain and enforce existing department policies and procedures, as well as develop said procedures as they are required to support new contract project requirements.
* Strong Microsoft Office Suite computer skills.
* Strong organizational and time management skills.
* The EPSI Manager must have the ability to maintain a professional demeanor, particularly in time critical or resource challenged scenarios.
* Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Must have ability to maintain confidentiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled