POSITION SUMMARYThis position is assigned to the FFG PMO Configuration Management team under the Change Program Manager and is responsible to implement change orders that are assigned. The Associate Project Engineer for Change will provide technical support to a cross-funcitonal team in determining the technical requirements of a Change Request (CR), Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), or contract modification with reference to the baseline configuration. As such, this position will make a determination on 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. Attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of the baseline configuration, and the need to be thorough are all required attributes since they would have a 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 the PMO Change Manager well-informed; and, resolve issues identified by stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Shape and execute change management schedule.
- Evaluate scoping information from Engineering (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 and are current, accurate, and complete.
- Validate that technical drawing impacts provided are accurate and comprehensive. Identify impacts across multiple proposed changes.
- Ensure that the proposed change accurately captures impacts to manufacturing and identified the correct point of insertion in accordance with the Integrated Master Schedule. Ensure that In-Yard Needs Dates support the execution timeline.
- Understand and interpret the Project Bid (Basis of Estimate) as a basis to establish resource requirements.
- Enforce deadlines across the change team and ensure ECP packages are submitted on time and responses to customer questions are timely.
- Assist the PMO Change team in compiling ECP packages - filling out DD-1692s (ECPs) and DD-1695s (Notices of Revision).
- Attend regular project staff meetings and help ensure the change proposal gets administered through the required technical boards.
- Represent PMO at internal change coordination meetings.
- Meet, as required, with FMM supply chain as required, and understand vendor equities in the proposed change. Ensure that contract modification requirements are understood by the supply chain and the implementation timeline is achieved.
- 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 people's 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
- Sense of Urgency
- Business Discipline
- Ownership and Accountability
- Team Work and Collaboration
- Embrace Culture Change and Improvement
- Leadership Ability
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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 ENVIRONMENTThe 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.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 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.QUALIFICATIONSTo 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 Associate Project Engineer must have a minimum of a B.S. Engineering degree. In lieu of a B.S. degree, applicants must have a High School diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 10 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 strong customer service and negotiation 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 cost, schedule, and project management skills
- Must have an understanding of risk/opportunity management
- Must be familiar with change and configuration management
- Must have experience in 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 management tools