Project Manager - Defense

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Warren, MI
Senior level
Other • Design
The Role
The Project Manager will oversee the design and delivery of Defense vehicles, ensuring project timelines are adhered to and deliverables are met. This role includes managing project risks, delegating tasks, and collaborating with stakeholders, while also maintaining government service programs and strategic planning aspects of project management.
Summary Generated by Built In

Waltonen Engineering is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee the design of Defense vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing complex projects and leading design teams, ensuring successful project execution and delivery.
Job Responsibilities

  • Report to Waltonen Engineering Manager
  • Manage projects related to the design of Defense vehicles
  • Monitor and execute project timelines to meet deliverables
  • Delegate project tasks and ensure team members are prepared for success
  • Track progress and review project tasks to ensure deadlines are met
  • Maintain and update the engineering change log and open issues list
  • Be willing to travel to customer locations as needed
  • Monitor, direct, and control government service programs
  • Assist with cost, schedule, and performance management
  • Strategic planning, program activity analysis, and goal establishment
  • Plan and oversee a team, taking corrective actions when necessary
  • Manage risks effectively to avoid issues
  • Create a robust risk management process

Qualifications

  • Strong practical experience in project management, especially with complex government-related projects
  • Experience managing one or more projects and having direct design reports such as design leads or designers.
  • Proficient in using Creo software for design and modeling
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and techniques
  • Technical proficiency and understanding
  • Positive collaboration with diverse program stakeholders
  • Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Innovative problem-solving abilities
  • Familiarity with contract language and technical statements of work
  • Experience with government IMS and CDRL (preferred)
  • Expertise in Microsoft suite, including Microsoft Projects
  • Willingness to travel locally as needed
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed, with the ability to adapt to fluctuating workloads
  • Availability to work between 40 to 60 hours per week based on project demands
  • Must be willing to work remotely on Saturdays on an as-needed basis to meet customer demands
  • Only United States citizens can be considered
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a security clearance

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Vacation and Holiday pay
  • Employer matching 401K
  • Overtime Pay: Time and a half after 40 hours
  • Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Program (FSAs)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Off-site company events

Who are we?

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

Top Skills

Creo
Microsoft Projects
The Company
HQ: Warren, MI
124 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

Established in 1957, Waltonen is a full-service design and engineering company located in Warren, Michigan. Clients include OEMs and major tier one manufacturers and suppliers in the automotive, transportation, aerospace, defense, medical, and consumer product industries. The cornerstone of Waltonen's success consists of long-standing relationships with both its clients and its employees, complete product development lifecycle support, and a variety of innovative custom services. Its expertise with an emphasis on design, manufacturing systems, and advanced engineering makes Waltonen an engineering leader and ideal partner.

DESIGN & ENGINEERING: Waltonen is ISO-9001-2008 certified and specializes in concept engineering, product development, and life cycle management, modeling and simulation, digital manufacturing, systems integration, mechanical design and program management.

MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS: Waltonen leads the way with facility and equipment planning and assembly and transfer systems engineering, specializing in large complex engineering and design programs.

QUALITY ENGINEERING: Waltonen can evaluate and analyze dimensional engineering, human ergonomics, CMM inspection, scanning, GD&T, tolerance, reverse engineering, fixture design and build. Waltonen’s experience, strength of commitment and depth of knowledge ensure the highest level of quality and value for its clients.

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