Project Engineer Jobs

dlhBOWLES is an innovative technology and manufacturing company specializing in the design and manufacture of fluid effects products. dlhBOWLES has evolved from its beginnings in 1969 as an engineering research facility to its current status with strength in manufacturing and engineering, focusing on fluid management. dlhBOWLES has an exciting opportunity for a proactive and creative degreed mechanical engineer in our Automotive department.

Responsibilities

This individual will have a major role in product development/program management for various automotive OEM and tier 1 customers in our washer nozzle and fluid delivery engineering group.

The position requires a dynamic, hard-working individual with superior problem solving, innovative design, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in plastic injection molding, tube routing, and Catia V5 or NX is a definite plus.

Responsibilities Include

• Travel as required to interface with customer engineering and manufacturing bases
• Maintain a working knowledge of thermoplastics and their applications in our product lines Maintaining a clean and safe work area
• Become subject matter expert to provide exceptional customer support and robust designs
• Practice effective team skills by sharing learned knowledge with the group.
• The engineer manages the project from initial design concept through production ensuring project objectives are met
• Support business development with Sales by working directly with customer engineering, and internal and external manufacturing teams to develop and specify the product
• Maintain accurate product development records, including creating and supporting APQP documentation
• Work in conjunction with the project team to develop the PPAP documentation. Review the documents with the customer and update accordingly
• Staying abreast of relevant new technology and competitive product
• Complete product design (models and drawings) meeting customer requirements, and internal best practices for product quotes and releases into internal and customer CAD systems
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, communicate project and task status to management and critical project stakeholders, and escalates concerns when appropriate
• Provide customer support for technical challenges related to product and manufacturing

Qualifications

Minimum/Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• BS in Mechanical or Automotive engineering
• Analytical/technical skills with a practical approach to problem solving
• Interpersonal communication, both written & oral presentation skills
• Organizational skills - able to prioritize responsibilities and exercise good judgment
• 2-5 years of experience and a working knowledge of Solid Modelling