Materials Control Manager jobs in Bellingham, WA

• Works closely with the Manager of Resources, Branch Managers, and Program Managers on all resource issues.
  • Maintains appropriate staffing levels for anticipated work.
  • Hires additional resources when required in time to support anticipated requirements.
  • Right-sizes the workforce through work-sharing and other means to optimize utilization and reimbursability.
  • Responsible for identifying, managing and deploying strategically important resources.
  • Ensures participation of Global Engineering Services (GES) resource to balance resources availability and competitive composite hourly rates.
  • Conducts employee performance reviews, salary adjustments and career plans.
  • Works with HR to requisition new personnel/resources.
  • Works with HR on corrective action as required and right-sizing when needed.
• Monitors project deliverables for quality and technical assurance.
  • Sets, publishes, and monitors technical requirements and methods through PSQS.
  • Responsible for department technical quality.
  • Coordinates technical issues with the Manager of Engineering.
  • Supports any technical issues, including warranty or rework required.
  • Supports the Project Services Quality System (PSQS) process, including any root cause analysis.
• Provides technical training to all group personnel & ensures technical qualified resources are assigned to projects.
  • Develops and leads training & mentoring for the department and individuals.
  • Mentors Work Group Leads (WGLs) in the management of resources assigned to a program, including the sharing of key resources between programs.
  • Mentors WGLs on general leadership skills, including personnel development, management, and corrective actions.
  • Provides procedural training on all Anvil systems, tools, and processes.
  • Supports project plan and budget development for proposals.
  • Supports and facilitates timely project progress reporting and forecast updates.
• Coordinates with Program Managers to ensure all client and project requirements are fulfilled.
  • Develops relationships with clients to promote business development.
• Responsible for developing department overhead labor and non-labor budgets, executing against the plan and providing forecast updates.
• Support continuous improvement.
• Promotes safety in all activities and project designs.
• Advocates innovation and quality in all designs.
• Reviews and approves new work estimates and schedules or delegates the approvals.
• Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.
• Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy.
• Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.
• Maintains knowledge of new trends, developments, technologies, materials, and best practices; applies this knowledge to continually improve product lines and production efficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new engineering staff.
• Oversees daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

• Excellent presentation, verbal, written, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to build trust with colleagues and customers.
• Thorough understanding of engineering process, theory and design criteria.
• Thorough understanding of applied math and physics.
• Excellent sales and negotiating skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• High degree of self-confidence, passion, initiative, and commitment to customer service.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and challenging environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline required; masters degree preferred.
• At least seven years of related engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineering license preferred.

• Able to sit/stand, type, and perform computer work for long periods of time.
• Frequent use of hands/fingers for computer entry.
• Able to perform occasional bending, lifting, and reaching.

At Anvil, our employees are part of a company with a long-standing reputation for excellence in the engineering industry. We believe that our greatest strength is our people and their potential. Thats why we support our employees with great benefits, a strong work-life balance, training, mentorships, and hands-on experience at client sites. At Anvil, you get to be part of a larger family. We look forward to meeting you!