Project Engineer jobs in Garden Grove, CA

Wavestream sets the standard in the design and manufacturing of next generation high power solid-state amplifiers. On the ground, in the air, or out at sea, Wavestream has the technology to power this growing need. People are at the heart and soul of our company. Together we meet challenges and face opportunities head on, constantly expanding our potential to address the needs of the markets we serve.

Essential Functions of the Role:

The Project Engineer assists Program Managers in leading integrated product teams (IPT) and execution of key business projects, with focus on the technical aspects of the project product development. Daily oversight of project execution is the primary responsibility of the project engineer, including oversight of hardware and software design process, engineering material procurement, new product design verification and qualification testing. Customer interface and transfer of new product design to manufacturing, leading regular IPT meetings, and regular reporting of project status to program and executive management are other key project engineer responsibilities. The project engineer will work closely with the program manager to define project charter, scope of work, baseline schedule, budget, and resource allocation.

• Engineering degree with min 5 years’ experience managing complex engineering projects with diverse teams.
• Skilled in developing and managing detailed project schedules with input from all stakeholders. Able to perform schedule analysis as necessary (critical path analysis, what-if scenarios, etc.)
• Ability to responsibly manage a budget and make sensible financial decisions relative to the respective project
• Familiar with performing risk assessments and analysis to make project decisions based on limited information
• Familiar with phase-gate design process and key design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, MRR) for new product developments
• Ability to quickly pull together manhour, cost and schedule estimates
• Ability to prepare and implement detailed project execution plans, including, but not limited to, scope definition, schedule, budget, communication, and procurement strategies
• Ability to coordinate and conduct effective meetings and follow up with detailed minutes of meeting, action item list, as well as provide detailed reports to internal and external stakeholders as necessary
• Ability to assist in solving complex engineering problems and making key technical decisions to drive the project forward
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project
• Ability to develop professional relationships with stakeholders as well as manage difficult personalities and resolve conflicts quickly
• Excellent leadership and coordination skills. Able to lead, develop, motivate and supervise IPT members. Must be able to make the hard decisions and be accountable for those decisions.
• Ability to work on many challenges simultaneously and resolve quickly
• Ability to manage projects effectively with limited supervision
• Ability to smoothly pivot and reforecast when things don’t go according to plan
• Extremely motivated to deliver on time, on budget, or better. Self-driven to continuously improve.
• Good understanding of change management and avoidance of scope creep
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders. Must be able to communicate with confidence and quality.
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation (Bill of Materials, Assembly Drawings and Instructions, Production Travelers, etc.)

Nice to have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certificate a plus.
• Experience with military and airborne projects a plus
• Familiarity with Agile PLM software and SAP a plus
• Familiarity with printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) development
• Familiarity in a production environment
• Familiarity in RF and electronic system
• Familiarity in Software development

Physical requirements:

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required typing and other MS applications
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be able to sit for an extended period of time

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations made by to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We offer a fantastic benefits package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(K) with company contribution
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Gym Membership
• Ongoing growth & development opportunities access to continuing education through Coursera
• Financial planning assistance through Empower
• Legal & Wellness Assistance through LifeCare

Wavestream is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

NO RECRUITERS PLEASE

• Assist Program Managers in coordinating projects and schedule project resources ensuring all project resources are efficiently utilized on the project based on scheduling and time reporting systems.
• Oversee product development from concept through transfer to production including managing product design costs, scope, schedule and quality issues, reporting and documentation.
• Provides team leadership on individual projects.
• Assist in solving technical problems and make key decisions involving highly complex, digital, analog, and RF electronic components and systems.
• Maintains effective communication and working relationships with internal and external customers
• Prepares and presents oral and/or written technical reports and project presentations
• Organizes and conducts project team meetings