Operation Project Manager

Summary

The Operations Project Engineer (OPM) provides technical leadership for the hardware production, test and acceptance of simulation training devices. The OPM is responsible for execution of assigned projects from hardware planning, manufacturing, assembly, and installation aspects. The OPM leads, monitors and reports the project production progress and performance, identifies, resolves, and escalates project issues and risks to meet project deliverables. The OPM will apply independent judgment and creativity in tasks that may be broad in scope.

The OPM interfaces and coordinates with Production/Material Planning, Program Management, Finance, Hardware Engineering, Procurement/Sub‑Contracts, Quality Assurance, Logistics, Trade Compliance, and Test Engineering to ensure hardware project execution success.

Business Development

• Understand the bid approach and scope of work.
• Support development of the execution plan and schedule to ensure producibility.
• Review and assist with generation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for new cost proposals and update existing BOEs when scope changes.

Project Leadership

• Attend project kickoff meetings to understand schedules and overall requirements.
• Support generation of a Hardware Development Plan specific to execution of production effort.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of Integrated Master Plan and Integrated Master Schedule to support risk and time‑phased production.
• Ensure Integrated Master Schedule adequately defines procurement and production effort.
• Review schedule milestones with hardware teams and consult with Project Management and Project Engineering to determine changes to the Master Plan.
• Serve as Control Account Manager for production labor on assigned projects.
• Analyze labor hours and distribute labor hours for newly kicked off programs or re‑baselines.
• Monitor advance orders and buyer‑furnished parts to ensure component availability.
• Generate Engineering Change Requests for design issues.
• Manage hardware engineering DR/ECN and production NMR burndown plan to incorporate all needed changes before Tear Down, Package, and Ship (TDPS).
• Provide status of available produced assets to the project team (e.g., test bed).
• Coordinate with test engineers to test designs and functionality prior to full integration.
• Ensure smooth transition between design, production, in‑house testing, and TDPS.
• Participate in TDPS debrief with PM for any outstanding hardware issues.
• Identify technical documentation required for deployment to ensure the deployment team has a complete package.
• Assist PM and PE with risk definition and mitigation plans.
• Meet regularly with team members to gather status.

Technical Leadership

• Participate in process improvement initiatives.
• Support Production/Manufacturing personnel with any problems they encounter.
• Assist in problem resolution and coordinate with Engineering design team to correct or revise designs and documentation to facilitate manufacturing and promote cost reductions.
• Review current manufacturing methods and recommend efficiencies.
• Participate in Make/Buy decisions to determine the most cost‑effective means of production.
• Perform drawing and design reviews to ensure accuracy and manufacturability on new and/or revised drawings and parts lists.
• Generate detailed work instructions for drawings, specifications, and other technical data.
• Report status of assigned programs to upper management via direct communication or weekly status reports.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a continual flow of work and to minimize workarounds.
• Interface with subcontractors for progress, engineering support, coordination, and schedule.

• Bachelor’s or Technical College Degree with 6 years of related experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education related to electronics, electro‑mechanical, computer, aviation, or simulation technology.
• Flight simulation experience with detailed knowledge of flight simulator hardware technology is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to create and understand technical documents and drawings related to aircraft, computers, electronics,…