Senior Project Engineer - Sustainment

Job description:

DRS Pivotal Power, Inc. is located in Bedford, Nova Scotia. DRS Pivotal Power is a leader in the design, development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical applications supporting all branches of the military in Canada, the US and many countries abroad. All products are designed and manufactured in house by our growing team of over 150 employees. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Leonardo DRS Naval Electronics group and has currently over 30,000 fielded units boasting a field reliability of over 99%.

Job Summary

The Senior Project Engineer (PE) – Communications & Power Sustainment is the project engineering lead for sustainment of existing communications systems and power products at Leonardo DRS Canada. Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia and reporting to the Chief Project Engineer, the role leads multidisciplinary engineering investigations, corrective changes, repair support, obsolescence mitigation and targeted sustainment redesigns. It brings together the engineering expertise, plans and evidence needed to support rapid production, repair and in-service programs throughout the product lifecycle.

The role is accountable for engineering execution and delivery within established product baselines. The PE serves as the engineering presentative on the shop floor, providing timely technical support to production personnel. The Chief Engineer and designated technical authorities provide technical direction, decisions and approvals. The PE coordinates verified resolutions and controlled implementation with Engineering Managers, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Configuration Management and product-support personnel.

As Senior Project Engineer - Sustainment, you will be responsible for:

• Lead product sustainment. Own the engineering plan for assigned communications and power products. Set priorities, coordinate work across disciplines, and deliver against agreed scope, schedule and budget.

• Resolve production and field issues. Lead cross-functional triage and root-cause investigations with Engineering, Operations, Quality and other partners. Manage Engineering Problem Reports (EPRs), chair weekly change control boards, and drive approved dispositions and corrective actions through verification and closure.

• Deliver controlled engineering changes. Manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) from impact assessment through approval, release and production cut-in. Coordinate configuration, effectivity and the disposition of work in process and stock so changes are implemented consistently.

• Keep products supportable. Work with technical specialists and Component Engineering on targeted redesigns and replacements that address obsolescence, reliability and maintainability - including Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). Coordinate the integration, verification and qualification needed to maintain product compliance.

• Bridge design and production. Bring together electrical, power electronics, firmware, mechanical, systems and test engineering expertise to solve assembly, inspection and test challenges. Support design reviews, product introductions and production readiness, while coordinating drawings, bills of materials and technical data with design owners, suppliers and Configuration Management.

• Drive delivery and collaboration. Manage sustainment work packages, estimates, schedules, forecasts, risks and completion evidence using Jira, Confluence and applicable engineering systems. Provide clear progress and budget visibility to Engineering and Program Management; contribute to proposals, represent approved technical positions with customers and other DRS locations, and coach less-experienced engineers.

What you require to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university with a minimum of eight years of relevant engineering experience; or a Master’s degree in Engineering with a minimum of six years of relevant experience. Experience must include significant multidisciplinary Project Engineering leadership in sustainment, production, repair or in-service support.
• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional and multi-site sustainment execution, managing concurrent work packages, product baselines, risks and competing priorities.
• Working knowledge of configuration management, change control, ECOs, effectivity, nonconformance processes and root-cause corrective action.
• Strong familiarity with electrical/electronic products, communications and power-system principles, and interfaces across Firmware/Software, Mechanical, Systems and Test Engineering. Ability to interpret technical data and contribute to failure investigations and verification planning.
• Ability to develop and manage engineering estimates, budgets, integrated schedules and forecasts, identify resource constraints, and communicate progress, variances, risks and recovery plans.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, with demonstrated effectiveness as a customer-facing engineering lead communicating approved technical positions and sustainment delivery commitments.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain Canadian defence-program security clearance and Controlled Goods Program registration

Benefits of working with DRS Canada:

• A motivating team-based environment where your achievements matter
• An opportunity to work on industry leading edge technology
• Flexible work hours and a compressed work week to promote a healthy work/life balance
• Opportunity for Hybrid work based on operational needs
• Industry leading wellness program including:
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage available on first day of hire at no cost to the employee with access to virtual healthcare
  • Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Competitive compensation including:
  • Reimbursement for professional development initiatives and memberships plus access to free online learning resources
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan with matching company contributions with access to complimentary financial planning
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Maternity and Parental leave top-up
  • Vacation, personal days, sick leave, and additional company paid days off

About DRS Pivotal Power 

DRS Pivotal Power Inc., a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is a leader in the development and manufacture of high reliability power conversion equipment for mission critical military applications. DRS Pivotal Power is part of the Naval Electronics Canada Group.

All applicants must fulfill requirements for Canadian security clearance.

Applicants requiring a disability related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process are to advise Human Resources. DRS Pivotal Power Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants may apply to this position online at www.leonardodrs.com/careers.

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