Project Engineer

Drives Business Results -

Develop and support assigned off-road machine’s design for total life cycle.

• Lead individual / technical expert on assigned off-road product line of equipment.
• Accountable for product design’s performance, cost, quality, timing and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

     Lead design responsibility for new products.

• Work with all key stakeholders to develop specifications, project timing, product cost and project budget targets that meet the assigned product lines’ strategic plans.
• Lead development team through innovation, vehicle concept, component selection, design reviews, release, build, validation, and industry standards/regulations compliance plans to meet product definition, performance timeline, cost and budget targets.
• Monitor and report on progress and status of the project against project targets and budget.
• Utilize engineering tools such as: FMEAs, 8D problem resolution process, and risk assessments to validate the design content.
• Ensures project adherence to Barko’s phase-gate product development process.

     Lead design responsibility for current products.

• Support data driven investigation, root cause analysis, resolution, and corrective action implementation of customer field issues.
• Support cost reduction initiatives on current product.
• Support resolution of manufacturing related issues.

     Functional expert in electro-hydraulic and/or heavy structural weldments.

• In addition to product line responsibilities, individual will also be technical expert in electro-hydraulic and/or structural weldments in support of other product lines.
• Assist in component selection, participate in relevant design reviews, and provide expertise to other Project Engineers / Design Engineers as needed.

     Assist in maintenance and enhancement of engineering technical documentation and tools.

• Oversee and participate in the structuring, release, and maintenance of the assigned product lines: bills of materials, published technical specifications, and other related documentation.
• Follow the standards established in the Company Engineering Standards Manual and provide improvements / enhancements.
• Participate in development and review of engineering standards.
• Drive continuous improvement of products and processes.

Leads People -

• Develop and implement team objectives aligned with department goals. Ensure employees connect with how they drive value for the company.
• Foster strong teamwork orientation and be a resource for valuing and promoting diversity.
• Resolve conflict in an appropriate way.
• Build effective relationships, portray a positive attitude and demonstrate professional behavior to reflect and support Barko Hydraulics core values.

Experience and Education:

• Experience: 5 years of demonstrated design engineering experience and experience with project management.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Agricultural, Electrical or Hydraulic Engineering required.  Master’s Degree preferred.
• Leadership: Ability to engage diverse teams of people, provide clear instructions, and effectively manage the team’s performance.
• Passion: Demonstrate genuine passion about leading people and building relationships.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal communication.
• Technology:  Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks, Parker IQAN, MS Office and appropriate analytical tools.