Program Manager (Mechanical Engineer)

at  Chenega Corporation

WPAFB, OH

Chenega Analytic Business Solutions (CABS) provides federal agencies and commercial customers with trusted insights into Records and Information Management, Administrative Solutions, Information Technology, Engineering, and Training. Formed in 2017 to serve federal and commercial customers, CABS is 8(a) certified and has grown quickly into a leader in the federal IT and Training environment.
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
The Program Manager (Mechanical Engineer) shall provide engineer management support to the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB (WPAFB).

Responsibilities:

• Manage engineering services to include design to provide a deliverable in support of future requirements to fabricate for new installations modify designed systems, or currently installed systems.
• Manage the applying scientific methods, engineering disciplines, and trade disciplines to a variety of activities such as theoretical analysis of specific problems; trade-off comparisons; research/test article design, fabrication, and installation from concept description; equipment design, fabrication, installation, and operation; instrumentation and measurement and other automation techniques; and system safety engineering analysis, as appropriate, for concepts, apparatus, and facilities.
• Shall conduct, when required to by the customer, an engineering design, modification of existing hardware, design of research apparatus, software design and configuration, and operation of facilities document to resolve RQO support requirements.
• Manage the generating of designs, plans and/or specifications, and maintenance and operation procedures to resolve the engineering projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, materials, or methods and ensure all tasks are completed on schedule and meet technical, quality and safety standards.
• Oversee and implement that all designs and related engineering information shall be developed using the appropriate AFRL/RQ CAD/CAE or Microsoft Office Platform software, along with ensuring all designs shall comply with applicable codes and standards as referenced in Appendix A.
• Complete company and project-related training requirements as required.
• Record labor hours daily in the company’s timekeeping system as required.
• Travel up to 10% as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited Engineering program.
• 7+ years’ experience and at least 5+ years of project engineering experience (OR)
• Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited Engineering program with at least 5+ years of project engineering-related experience.
• PMP desired.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Ability to Obtain Public Trust/NACI Clearance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficient with CAD/CAE or Microsoft Office Platform software.
• Familiarity with the Corps of Engineers or military construction processes and standards.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills required with the ability to interact with all levels of staff, government personnel, and management.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Advanced working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multi-task in a performance-based environment.
• Ability to provide continual attention to detail in composing contract deliverables and required reporting.
• Ability to establish priorities and meet established deadlines.
• Ability to comply with applicable codes and standards of contract.
• Ability to pass customer security requirements required.
• Ability to attend all customer in-person meetings and conferences as required.
• Ability to self-start and work independently or as a team.
• Ability to interact verbally and in writing with all levels of staff, government personnel, and management on a professional level.
• Possess strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required.

• Manage engineering services to include design to provide a deliverable in support of future requirements to fabricate for new installations modify designed systems, or currently installed systems.
• Manage the applying scientific methods, engineering disciplines, and trade disciplines to a variety of activities such as theoretical analysis of specific problems; trade-off comparisons; research/test article design, fabrication, and installation from concept description; equipment design, fabrication, installation, and operation; instrumentation and measurement and other automation techniques; and system safety engineering analysis, as appropriate, for concepts, apparatus, and facilities.
• Shall conduct, when required to by the customer, an engineering design, modification of existing hardware, design of research apparatus, software design and configuration, and operation of facilities document to resolve RQO support requirements.
• Manage the generating of designs, plans and/or specifications, and maintenance and operation procedures to resolve the engineering projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, materials, or methods and ensure all tasks are completed on schedule and meet technical, quality and safety standards.
• Oversee and implement that all designs and related engineering information shall be developed using the appropriate AFRL/RQ CAD/CAE or Microsoft Office Platform software, along with ensuring all designs shall comply with applicable codes and standards as referenced in Appendix A.
• Complete company and project-related training requirements as required.
• Record labor hours daily in the company’s timekeeping system as required.
• Travel up to 10% as required.
• Other duties as assigned