Propulsion controls engineering PCE is committed to building a steady workforce through its certified quality management system QMS and a comprehensive, year-round training program

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command awarded Propulsion Controls Engineering $105,489 on January 1, 2026, under the Improvement of Navy Ship Repair or Alterations Capability program (CFDA 12.031) to enhance workforce development and training across the recipient's Certified Quality Management System through December 31, 2026.

The funding supports development of training content and curricula covering regulatory compliance, leadership development, certifications, and continuous improvement opportunities for skilled trades personnel, management, and leadership roles. Training priorities align with evolving project requirements, industry regulations, workforce feedback, and operational insights assessed through a training matrix deployed across the organization.

Propulsion Controls Engineering, a San Diego-based small business subsidiary of Tecnico Corporation specializing in ship propulsion maintenance and repair for the Navy, performs work at its San Diego, California facility. The grant is obligated at $105,489 with a period of performance running through December 31, 2026. The program prioritizes maritime training initiatives designed to foster technical skills and operational productivity related to Navy ship repair and alterations on non-nuclear surface ships, including capital improvements and workforce capability enhancements that improve efficiency, operations, or quality.

This initiative prioritizes regulatory compliance, corrective actions, lessons learned, and continuous improvement. The training department actively assesses training needs across all levels of the organization using a training matrix that's been developed to deliver a robust curriculum for skilled trades personnel, management and leadership. Training priorities are shaped by evolving project requirements, industry regulations, workforce feedback, and operational insights. Grant funding would allow PCE to enhance content for compliance, certifications, leadership development, and continuous improvement opportunities.