Hardware Engineering Manager jobs in Norfolk, VA

GENERAL SUMMARY: Manages all aspects of the installation of alterations and repairs to HM&E shipboard systems onboard U.S Navy and Coast Guard shore facilities, waterborne vessels surface ships and/or submarines.

LOCATION: Norfolk, VA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all aspects of the task assigned from bid through award, execution and closeout of the job at completion.

• Review, understand and execute contract requirements and Statements of Work (SOW).

• Assist in developing labor and material estimates.

• Read and understand ship system, rip-out and installation drawings and technical documents.

• Initiate and participate in the preparation of job material lists (JML) and bills of material (BOM).

• Direct and track ordering of material and service Purchase Orders with Logistics and Purchasing.

• Direct and track prefabrication.

• Direct and participate in ship checks.

• Direct and lead Pre-production meetings to ensure lessons learned are addressed, targeted surveillances are scheduled and risk mitigating actions are identified.

• Direct development of POA&M for task that includes resource loading and establish EVM budgets for tasks designated by the Program Management Office.

• Identify to the appropriate Project Manager, Team Leader, or Supervisor of the assigned work, any pre-execution review/briefing requirements.

• Determine if critical task or special evolution briefs are needed.

• Reinforce the standard and expectations for procedural compliance.

• Ensure that adequately trained personnel are assigned for the work to be performed.

• Ensure safe working conditions exist to perform all tasked work and measures are in place to protect the environment.

• Solicit and maintain Lessons Learned.

• Ensure Project Managers, Team Leaders/Supervisors, and Craftsmen complete all requirements of the Technical Work Instruction (TWI) including OQE.

• Review and resolve any issues from Project Manager and Team Lead Daily Reports.

• Maintain clear communications with customer, supervisors, QA, Planning, Logistics and Purchasing personnel by promoting an atmosphere of open discussion concerning task status, problems, and/or questions.

• Ensure technical issues and problems are properly documented and resolved in a timely manner.

• Monitor the task(s) to ensure the work is accomplished IAW the TWI.

• Visit the job site to observe project team organization, compliance with procedures, observance of safe work practices and measures to protect the environment.

• Monitor cost, schedule and quality compliance.

• Coordinate Admin support for team including travel, visit requests and clearances.