KMC Systems, an Elbit Systems of America company, offers an ecosystem of engineering and innovation to develop the most advanced clinical and operational solutions for leading medical device customers across a diverse range of market segments. KMC was established in Merrimack, NH, in 1980, conveying almost half a century of innovation, R&D of next generation devices, and the agility to evolve to meet changing market dynamics. This has kept KMC at the forefront of technological advancements and as the premier choice for leading global medical device and healthcare companies. KMC is a full-suite provider with services in: Engineering Design, Manufacturing, Product Ideation, Product Lifecycle Management, and Sustaining Engineering.

We are looking for extraordinary people to join #OneTeamOneMission to create and deliver innovative solutions that protect and save lives

The Project Engineering Manager (PEM) is responsible for the planning and tactical execution of the engineering content of an assigned project. The PEM plans, schedules, and manages the Engineering content on projects for new product development, sustaining and upgrade projects for existing products. New product development includes projects that are solely designed in-house as well as those that are co-developed using other Elbit Systems companies or external suppliers and contractors. The PEM is the liaison between the Business Unit Program Manager and the engineering community assigned to the project. The PEM is responsible for performing the management activity in accordance with standard practices and policies. Manages projects of moderate to high dollar value.

1. Decompose project requirements to ensure that all project work is estimated and scheduled. Develop and maintain project plans on assigned Engineering level projects in new product development or sustaining of existing projects
2. Determine the applicable resources required to complete a specific task in a project plan including internal and external resources at either a supplier/contractor or another Elbit company; establish timelines, budgets/estimates and secure support/buy-in from functional and senior management
3. Lead teams and facilitate the communication and interaction amongst the functional representatives; develop cross functional teams to assure proper engineering discipline representation on a task
4. Identify team problems and confer with management to resolve.
5. Status project health metrics using standard Earned Value Measurement metrics. Calculate the completion percentage on a specific task in a project plan to determine if the task is on time
6. Serve as Risk Officer on assigned projects. Identify roadblocks and bottlenecks to project execution and determine a course of action to eliminate or avoid them; develop and implement recovery plans for off schedule and unanticipated events
7. Communicate with the Engineering resources to ensure that specific tasks assigned to them are progressing at the required completion rate
8. Obtain functional or senior management decisions on major engineering issues for which the engineering team cannot reach consensus. May make decision on issues that are minor in nature.
9. Maintain action item lists
10. Conduct project reviews as required; present detailed plan status to senior management as required
11. Is responsible for representing project execution issues in stakeholder or customer discussions. Can represent engineering during customer or stakeholder discussions.

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering and to be proficient in the above areas. BS EE or SW is a plus.
• Requires demonstrated expertise in an engineering process area related to Medical Instrument Development including Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Software Engineering.
• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Required Skills:

• Must be a strong communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Must have demonstrated ability to negotiate with individuals and functions
• Need to be able to motivate and facilitate individuals and teams
• Need to be a strong problem solver, able to differentiate the important from the urgent and prioritize activities.

Professional Program Management certification and EVMS a plus.

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individual with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.  Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

Elbit Systems of America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.  If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email recruitingfw@elbitsystems-us.com.

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