Control Point Corporation (CPC), a growing engineering firm specializing in the design of complex electronic systems for defense applications is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager.
LOCATION: Troy, Michigan
DESCRIPTION: We are currently recruiting for an experienced Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for our Government Services & Solutions Group. The EPM must be able to create a comprehensive project plan, determine resourcing, and manage project execution within budget and schedule constraints while following rigorous Systems Engineering processes. In addition, the EPM will ensure the program performance meets or exceeds customer expectation, interfaces directly with Government personnel to keep the program sold, and works to find expanded business opportunities. The EPM directs the activity of a diverse disciplined set of engineers to accomplish project objectives and communicates current and planned resource needs to internal functional organizations. The EPM will have a working understanding of the DoD 5000.2 acquisition process as applied military acquisition and system life cycle. Must be comfortable interacting with and organizing various external team members, including the U.S. Army Material Developer Team, OEM’s, and GFE Suppliers. This material development includes direction and participation to establish validation, engineering and manufacturing, production, and deployment plans. Coordinates with customers to translate operational/capability requirements and system design into definitive subsystem realization. Mandatory knowledge of DoD and U.S. Military, subsystem, and equipment acquisition programs management philosophy, policies, and procedures applicable through several phases of an acquisition life cycle. The candidate will work at our facility in Troy, MI. Travel may be required.
REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have a four-year, Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, specialization in engineering, engineering science, engineering management, mathematics, analytical science, physical science, business, or management. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to secure a DoD secret security clearance. A minimum of ten (10) years experience in systems engineering incorporating the full lifecycle of product systems engineering, including concept, development, production, utilization, support, and retirement. Additional skills include:
• 7+ Engineering project leadership managing operational architecture, logical architecture, physical architecture, and information architecture.
• Experience in Systems Engineering functional leadership establishing resource allocation, support, and management.
• Experience in the development, incorporation, and continuous improvement of standard work processes indicative of ISO 9001 and CMMI Maturity Level 3 into team workflow.
• Experience in a variety of expressions of systems engineering artifacts, including Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), IDEF0 function modeling, Use Case Analysis/UML, Department of Defense (DoD) specifications, etc.
• Experience in a variety of disciplines, such as electrical, electronics, computers, software, mechanical, etc.
• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, Physics or Aerospace/aeronautical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Background in Lean approaches is preferred. Experience with systems engineering in a DoD environment is desirable. A DoD SECRET Clearance is a plus.
Control Point Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer