Engineering Project Manager

Job Description
BAE Systems, a leader in the defense industry, has an immediate need for a Engineering Project Manager to manage internal governance activities with focus on CMMI appraisals, internal corrective action audit finding closeouts, and internal quality reviews.
The Engineering Project Manager will support any of our various Combat Mission Systems (CMS) programs. Sterling Heights, MI; York, PA or Stafford, VA CMS sites are preferred work locations.
You will lead and directly perform activities such as, but not limited to, the following: manage schedule, budget and resources in support of a CMMI V3.0 appraisal in 2026; review of existing systems engineering and engineering processes for gaps compared to CMMI V3.0 practices, review of existing systems engineering and engineering processes for gaps compared to current product development needs, review of existing processes in comparison to current training and identify gaps in training needs, support development of training where gaps exist, update existing processes to resolve identified gaps, generate new processes and templates to resolve identified gaps, provide recommendations to internal quality audit findings, conduct trend analysis of internal quality audit findings and internal program review findings.
Work with us and ensure that our established process improvements are managed and accomplishes its quality goals as we improve established procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Documenting action items and working with subject matter experts and actionees in updating status in accordance with project schedule and budget.
• Ensure necessary artifacts are generated in support of successful CMMI audit in March 2026.
• Review existing systems engineering and engineering processes and compare against existing training documents.
• Ensure the engineering processes are integrated with program management and support processes
• Develop training materials for processes without training documents
• Develop new processes and best practices templates for engineering and systems engineering utilizing Work, Excel or Powerpoint including generation of simple graphics and flow diagrams.
• Review existing processes based on CMMI V3.0 and AS9100 requirements, and ensure the measurement processes and resulting data support management's objectives
• Review process database for processes and templates necessary to conduct identified systems engineering and engineering business needs
• Review of databases including excel spreadsheets for actual costs compared against predicted costs for use in cost estimation process updates

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors Degree with 6+ years of experience
• Experience with participating on or leading an Engineering Process Group or Process Improvement activity
• Experience with CMMI V3.0 appraisals
• Expertise utilizing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint including being able to generate basic graphics/flow diagram
• Logical thinker (able to communicate in detailed step by step instructions)
• Ability to do research in online search tools and document reviews for information
• Experience with interfacing with multiple subject matter experts for generating and tracking action items
• Possess strong writing skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certified Quality Auditor
• Experience performing ISO or APQP audits
• Ability to effectively develop analysis of processes and procedures and identify improvements
• Ability to manage day to day activities with the team with minimal support from management.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.