Senior Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Programs

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About the role:
 

The Manufacturing Engineering and Programs organization is a newly formed group within Global Manufacturing (GMFG). 

As a Senior Manager of Manufacturing Engineering Programs you will will be responsible and accountable to lead and deliver global nuclear fuel manufacturing project execution across Westinghouse Electric Corporations (WEC) fuel manufacturing facilities in the US, UK & Sweden operations. You will be deployed to guide progress and execution of multiple projects within our organization, based on the program needs. The Senior Program Manager owns the global manufacturing scope of new product introduction and is accountable to lead project execution. In-full, without complaint products to our customers while meeting safety and financial goals. Guide interaction and coordination between Fuel Engineering, Nuclear Fuel Project Managers, Product delivery & Commercial Managers, Supply Chain, SIOP, Plant Manufacturing Managers, Global Quality, and Supplier or customer teams on project deliverables, issues, and resolution. Program budget accountability ranges $1M - $20M.

You will report to the Director of MFG Engineering and Programs and support the role remotely with 25 - 35% trave between global manufacturing facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Comprehend entire program scope, such as commercial, licensing, regulatory and initiate appropriate scope within the manufacturing program scope.
• Develop project task-based schedules and track/report milestone progress against the program management plan.
• Deploy strategies for optimizing and streamlining legacy fuel manufacturing operations in partnership with manufacturing sites and functional leads. 
• Analyze existing processes and identify value-added and non-value-added activities to solve design challenges
• Manage project risks and opportunities to closure in partnership with functional leads and Program Managers. Identify issues, propose solutions and lead recovery plans to closure.
• Implement within project schedule and budget, tracking expenses and identifying cost-savings opportunities. Communicate with partners, providing updates on project milestones, risks, critical escalations and issues.
• Present project reports, status updates, and performance metrics to senior leadership and important partners.
• Use configuration control and change management to maintain technical discipline of the program.
• Identify areas of improvement or gaps in current processes and develop strategies to promote efficiency and productivity.
• Compare actual performance against planned performance to identify variances and help manage tasks on project planning.
• Collaborate with program team members and departments to establish plans and schedules that allocate resources to best achieve program requirements and service internal and external client or customer needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 10 -15 years related of experience in Nuclear / Automotive / Heavy Engineering / Metals Industry / Manufacturing / Assembly.
• Experience with program management experience and new product introduction into manufacturing. Analytical capabilities to identify schedule critical paths and improve engineering / supply chain timelines. Demonstrated skills in internal operational partner relationship management.
• Advance level PMI certification in Program Management.
• Experience of Engineering Component Manufacturing systems.
• Experience with engineering product development including design phases, manufacturing processes and global supply chain management. Familiarization with Kaizen, Lean Operations, FMEA’s, DMAIC, PDCA cycles,
• Familiarization with Microsoft Project, P6 or other scheduling software.

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Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
  • Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

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