Program Engineering Manager - Combat Vehicles

Job Description
BAE Systems is hiring a Program Engineering Manager (PEM) for the Combat Vehicles Product Line.
The PEM will be responsible for the technical and operational leadership of various engineering projects. The PEM leads the project engineering team and is the Program Manager's single interface for all Engineering activity.
The position is located in Sterling Heights, MI.

• Leads and manages the project Engineering team
• Primary interface with the project customer technical representatives
• Prepares the Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP) describing the execution of Engineering on the project and obtains Engineering Authority (EA) concurrence
• Responsible for overseeing and directing all engineering work
• Accountable for adherence to the engineering budget; manages project Engineering to meet engineering cost commitments
• Participates in Project Performance Reviews (PPRs) to identify issues and problems, assess corrective action plans, and track actions to closure
• Participates in project customer reviews (SFR, PDR, CDR, etc.) to discuss overall engineering efforts
• Responsible for all Engineering estimates
• Assures accurate cost and schedule estimates for all engineering tasks, including added scope tasks and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE)
• Provides technical guidance and supervision (not direct) for Responsible Engineers and Work Package Managers that are working with subcontracts and other suppliers
• Participates as a member of the Risk Review Board (RRB)/Joint Risk Review Board (JRRB)
• Collaborates with functional Engineering
• Tailors the Engineering Processes to be used in execution of the project with Engineering Functional Management concurrence
• Assures functional engineering concurrence and staffing plans with schedule and cost commitments
• Assures functional engineering concurrence with schedule commitments
• Assures the assigned staff has the requisite skills and experience to execute the scope of work
• Provides accurate and timely staffing forecasts in engineering staffing database

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering or closely related field and 10 years related work experience.
• Experience with Department of Defense programs, preferably US Army combat vehicle production and associated processes
• Demonstrated aptitude for proactive problem solving
• Strong computer skills with MS Office suite to support metrics, reports and documents
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; attention to detail, coupled with good time management and organizational skills
• Sound interpersonal skills for interfacing and coordinating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers
• Ability to make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies, procedures, appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Experience with manufacturing
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action (RCCA)
• Experience presenting data, analysis, and recommendations to senior leadership

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.