Project Engineer Jobs

The successful Project Engineer will possess an understanding of power transmission and electromechanical motion products. Experience and knowledge in manufacturing, assembly, testing, and automated processes. Ability to function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in collaboration on multiple projects and tasks with other departments is required. Must be able to lead, manage, and take ownership of projects. Experience in CAD design and detailing using SolidWorks along with a good foundation in GD&T would be helpful.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with relevant departments (i.e. Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Assembly, etc.) to evaluate and improve processes. When necessary, prepare reports for items requiring Customer approval.
• Lead, mentor, and train as part of the process improvement or development.
• Conduct or participate in root cause investigations and analysis for relevant process improvements.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects and everyday engineering tasks effectively.
• Create product specifications and reports in collaboration with other departments to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Project management and contribution to the design and development of electromechanical/mechanical products for mass production as well as the associated production processes, and creating technical documentation to Customer and Company specifications.
• Assist in the design of assembly and testing requirements and specifications as required for application and production development.
• Written and verbal communication skills enabling a clear and accurate understanding when communicating with sales as well as directly with customers or vendors.
• Work with other departments and the customers on application and product or process development.

Required Competencies

• Sound computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP, etc.).
• SolidWorks and GD&T practices knowledge for understanding of manufacturing and inspection capabilities and limitations.
• Familiarity with application and new product development processes.
• Ability to generate accurate reports to clearly document and communicate findings.
• Demonstrate design creativity and pragmatic problem-solving skills with the ability to design for manufacturing ease and cost in mind.
• Ability to lead, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion.
• Capable of delivering internal and external customer satisfaction to meet the needs of the project.
• Experience and knowledge in manufacturing, assembly, testing, and automated processes.
• Project management experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of project management practices.
• Ability to work and lead across teams and communicate clearly with colleagues, customers, and partners in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Knowledge of power transmission and electromechanical motion products. JOB POSTING

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional, open-concept, office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers as well as electrical and environmental test equipment located in a dedicated laboratory.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee is frequently required to move about the office, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time salaried position which operates Monday through Friday during normal business hours.

Travel

Infrequent day-trips and overnight travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required in a technical field or equivalent technical experience. 3+ years of relevant experience. Certification in PMP a plus.