Project Engineer

Company Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to truss manufacturers.  Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive.  We are also a leader in delivering software solutions to homebuilders to increase productivity and profitability.  

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures. 

Job Description

The Project Engineer leads projects using process and project management principles to meet project deliverables of cost, time, and performance in alignment with the Alpine Equipment business objectives and goals. The position develops new products and sustains existing product lines. The Project Engineer guides engineering design from concept design through implementation into production which includes analyzing, understanding design requirements, designing components to meet requirements, and testing the system to validate the design.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages multiple projects or programs which affect meeting critical business objectives by applying process and project management principles to meet project deliverables of Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and performance.
• Responsible for creating concept design, 3D CAD modeling, converting into manufacturing prints, preparing bills of materials and releasing them through the engineering change release process. This includes performing advanced modeling and problem solving e.g., FMEA, FEA, DFM, etc.
• Defines the project critical path and appropriately directs the assigned resources to meet the established objectives.  Proactively resolves project and resource issues by involving appropriate stakeholders.
• Makes product design decisions to meet requirements or specifications.  Is the design and technical expert for product and/or product platforms, and autonomously solves design issues.
• Verifies and demonstrates fit, form, and function using CAD layouts and prototype parts.  Performs tolerance analysis and assembly stack-up analysis.  Directs design changes to assure deliverables meet schedule and specifications.  Identify root cause to problems.
• Collaborates with the Software team to evaluate component and system performance and independently analyzes test results.  This includes developing validation plans to ensure product function.
• Provides recommendations to improve designs or test methods where required.  Critically evaluates data and recommends future activities, follow-up testing, and analysis.
• Communicates through all levels of the organization. Provides project updates to Leadership and collaborates with product manager on product road maps and strategy.
• Up to 20% travel required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.
• Technical/Professional Knowledge: Knowledge & skills having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas.
• Initiating Action: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
• Innovation: Generating innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
• Coaching: Providing timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.

Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years with demonstrated machine and process design with project management related to machinery.
• Strong knowledge of Creo or other 3D CAD modeling software
• Experience in field work to understand customer pain points.
• Demonstrated project and time management experience.
• Has worked in a matrix environment with both internal and external stakeholders (i.e., manufacturing, and suppliers) to support new product and process development activities.

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.