US-NY: Rochester-Project Engineer II

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Job Title: Project Engineer II
Job Location: NY: Rochester
Pay Rate: Open
Job Length: full time
Start Date: 2008-08-11

Company Name: ITT Corporation
Contact: Recruiter
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Description: Title: Project Engineer II Location: NY, Rochester Req Number: itti-00009363 Position Description: ITT Space Systems Division in Rochester (NY) is interested in considering a range of candidates for the position of Project Engineer. Dependent on the candidates experience and education this position may serve as a functional expert in one or more areas of engineering expertise. They may provide advanced engineering services in solving highly complex problems in area of specialization or product / design development to a wide range of products, projects or programs to the Space Systems Divisions Engineering business unit. This position requires highly specialized knowledge of project management and engineering principles, theories and techniques.

Scope and Principle Duties: Provides advanced technical engineering expertise on complex technical problems in a broad field of engineering, research and development for highly complex and technical space-based aerospace products. Uses the application of engineering standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques which are highly innovative and ingenious. Leads the design, development, test and verification of complex engineering systems. Work will encompass a wide range of sophisticated (cross-discipline) engineering problem resolutions. The role involves leadership assignments related to products and systems including the engineering of new products or updates to existing products.

Job Specifications and Work Performed: Proficient at leading large IPT based teams (25+). Often called upon to take on additional program challenges outside of responsible areas. Has all VBLD leadership qualities. Can plan and execute team activities to completion on time. Can effectively manage around unplanned activities. High Priority Interrupts easily work-in in over constrained situations. Can develop sound cost estimates and execute team to meet cost targets - CPI 95% (consistently). BOE estimates for proposal generation - proficient/defendable at negotiation. Can Identify Risk. Can develop and drive a RMP to closure. Understands, Corrects Course, Looks ahead, Revises Plans and Executes. Ensure Stakeholder buy in. Expert troubleshooting skills within one or more technology areas. Proficient in the use of troubleshooting tools (i.e. fault trees, fishbone diagrams, decision trees, prioritized action plans). Demonstrated proficiency in fault tree analysis and demonstrated success at Issue closure/resolution. Demonstrated ability to provide significant team leadership. Demonstrated ability to manage all aspects of Technical vs. Cost vs. Schedule across multiple issues and/or programs arriving at the overall Best Value solution at the Division Level. Can provide strong leadership in determining technical direction/trades in cutting edge, state-of-the-art, cross-discipline, innovative, outside-the-box solutions. Be able to lead a large team of experts, develop consensus and buy-in. Can prioritize teams tasks. Can lead a large cross-functional team to execute cutting edge, state-of-the-art, cross-discipline, innovative, outside-the-box technical solutions. Understands the scope of the effort and all deliverables. Understands how to plan, track, and report progress. Can be counted on to deliver high quality results on time 95% of the time. Can develop/prioritize detailed action plans. Lead preparation of design review material across functional areas. Lead presentation of the design review. Participate as knowledgeable reviewer across functional areas. Lead closure of all action items. Can verify closure of action items. Can function as design review chairperson. Excellent attention to detail. Understands the scope of the effort and all deliverables. Understands how to plan, track, and report progress. Understands a schedule, WBS, SOW, and WAD, and can generate a detailed task schedule and budget. Can function as a cross-functional team leader. Effectively applies understanding to deliver excellent design completion (CPI95% and SPI95%) consistently. Develops cross-functional gate and review checklists. Leads design and gate reviews. Lead presenter for cross-functional design and gate reviews. Lead preparation of peer review material across functional areas. Lead presentation of the peer review. Participate as knowledgeable reviewer across functional areas. Lead closure of all action items. Can verify closure of action items. Can function as peer review leader. Able to support others in understanding and evaluating affect of manufacturing and assembly processes on design, schedule and budget. Able to make value-based decisions. Communicates programmatic and departmental information to direct reports, customers, and program management. Organizes action item closure utilizing direct reports or team members, and delivers to customers, program office. Organizes tech note closure utilizing direct reports or team members, and delivers to customers, program office. Derives documentation topic and drives closure with team resources. Acts as reviewer for documentation. Participates in process development. Executes issue-impact-resolution concept. Creates technical or programmatic material for high-level customers. Presenter at large gatherings, (i.e. PDR, CDR). Communicates clearly and effectively via e-mail, voicemail, telecon or 1:1. Recognizes customer concerns and identifies actions clearly to drive resolution. Leadership position. Proficient in recognizing and communicating program needs. Consistently promotes attention to cost/schedule/risk management. Driven by self-initiatives. Multitasks consistently and effectively to achieve goals. Possesses multiple engineering capabilities. Converses with other technical disciplines, program management and/or business development. Medium-large size team leader, (i.e. IPT Lead). Assigns tasks to team members with cost/schedule in mind. Directs/delegates to senior-level team members needs to be successful. Reports to program/functional management team progress toward stated goals. Problem solver. Jumps in to tackle difficult tasks. Enthusiastically ramps up utilizing a team to meet goals if needed and maintains momentum. Good delegation skills. Understands intricacies and importance of Integrated Product Life Cycle (IPL) and Integrated Product Development Process (IPD) compliance. Drives the process in the program environment. Capable of modifying the process to get the job done without jeopardizing the integrity of the flow. Has participated in multiple programs utilizing the flow. Drives improvements to the process. Conducts training on the flow when necessary. Adheres to 5S guidelines and policies for ITAR, classified and unclassified material. Drives rigor into the development process with respect to generating documentation, distributing program material and archiving for future reference. Ensures technical, quality, cost, schedule and scope commitments are documented and realistic. Resolves and documents conflicts between technical, schedule, cost and scope. Provides technical leadership in resolving the most difficult problems. Technical interface to customers Establishes metrics for processes and continuously seeks for way to improve processes. Documents processes and or process changes. Brings processes improvement opportunities to the attention of management. Boldly speaks out in management and / or customer briefings to represent program or group interests. Conveys difficult concepts successfully. Integrates ideas of peers and/ or team members and effectively communicates them. Presents technical papers at external conferences. Prepares presentation material including complex and difficult topics. Generates presentation material, of excellent quality, including complex and difficult topics, that is pertinent to message content, as well as audience. Reviews, and provides constructive feedback on presentation materials, for junior engineering staff members. Able to lead cross functional teams to coordinate and manage all competencies. Generates, or directs the generation of requisite documentation required for successful execution of subcontract. Oversees the interaction between the Subcontract Manager and Subcontractor to ensure successful execution and delivery of highly complex subcontracted items. Protects company interests in challenging subcontract arrangements or relationships. Able to analyze project schedule, insuring adequate resource assignments, and resolving resource conflicts. Capable of leveling resources, understanding cash flow consequences. Able to identify optimal resource level, to ensure milestone achievement. Tracks resource levels and summarizes trends. Negotiates with functional organizations, and competing programs for essential resources.

Responsibility and Authority: An independent contributor or project manager or engineering lead. May function as organization spokesperson on advanced projects or programs. Exercises considerable latitude in determining methods and approach to engineering and job responsibilities. Works under consultative direction toward long range goals and objectives.

Competencies Needed: Must have expertise in the area of science and engineering and be considered a leader in the area of engineering, engineering standards, principles and theories to complete engineering tasks assigned. Must be able to communicate effectively the technology, its application and benefits to a wide audience to include customers and senior management. Must demonstrate a full understanding of business competencies, project management, business unit operations, financial objectives, and support the business initiatives and objectives.

Expected Value Based Leadership Competencies: Create the Future: Prepare the organization for the future by maintaining a strategic perspective. Scan the environment to identify information critical to long-range planning and develop sustainable strategies. Deliver Results: Effectively manage multiple tasks to complete complex project and deliver results with timely outcomes. Build Through Teamwork: Recognize and support organizational and team goals, collaborate with others and encourage team members to support each other. Lead with Character: Create an environment where people communicate honestly. Actively seek and share information to ensure common understanding. Inspire Commitment: Motivate others towards goals using a range of influencing skills and strategies. Additionally, work to develop talent to support current and future goals. Distinguish between levels of ability and provide appropriate training.

Supervisory Responsibility: An individual contributor but may lead project teams and employees in Engineering and Technician classifications.

Financial Responsibilities: Spending authority or authorization is limited to the jobs scope and or project responsibilities. May be responsible for capital budgets and purchasing for their area.

Contact Responsibility (internal or external) Interacts with external customers at all levels and interacts with Sr. Management, and internal personnel. Is a representative of the organization as a prime technical contact to multiple departments and site locations across the company. Experience Requirements: Education and Experience: Requires B.S. degree, preferably in Engineering with 8-20 years work experience or a MS degree with 5+ years work experience, or a PhD with 2+ years work experience. Working Condition: General office environment, laboratory, manufacturing area, or research areas requiring the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time. Personal protective equipment may be required to be used. Position requires the ability to work with computers and lift up to 25 pounds.

Security Clearance: This position may require the passing of both a background investigation and polygraph to achieve a variety of compartmented national security clearances. The individual holding this position must be a U. S. Citizen. Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Position Reports To: Project Engineering Supervisor or Manager ITT is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V




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