Project Engineer

Description

Join us in Shaping our Future!

If you're looking for a company that offers both job stability and the opportunity for personal and professional growth, Power Test is the place for you.

Why Power Test?

Financial Stability:  Over 90 years in business, our sustained growth is a testament to our prudent financial management and our ability to adapt to changing market dynamics.

Career Advancement:  Many of our team members have enjoyed long and fulfilling careers with us, with opportunities for advancement.

Industry Leader:  Join a company that is recognized as an industry leader and pioneer.

Community Involvement:  Share time, talent, and treasure in the community through group projects, eight hours paid charity time off, donation drives, and employee donation match.

Summary:

Perform engineering duties in planning and designing tools and products for testing engines, drive train components, vehicles, hydraulic systems and other mechanical equipment.  There are also many ties to the motor sports industry.

70% Support engineering efforts

• Address safety and quality concerns quickly and effectively
• Complete mechanical design/documentation
• Support production, purchasing, and service team members
• Solve problems as needed to meet team goals
• Review and provide feedback on the work of others on the team.

20% Improve the team and create a culture of quality and improvement.

• Develop and maintain mechanical engineering standards
• Identify and document standard work

10% Customer Support including on-site visits

Essential Functions:

• Design of mechanical/electrical components and systems that utilize in house and out sourced machining, fabrication, and assembly resources.
• Acquire quotes for components, systems, and outside services and integrate into design.
• Drive towards a design that aligns with customer and internal requirements including budgetary considerations.
• Communicate technical details, ideas, and concepts to engineers and non-engineers in multiple locations.
• Coordinate with Technical Writing and CAD/Drafting department to produce accurate and clear communication of design, function, and safety requirements.
• Provide technical support and guidance to team members and customers.
• Utilize engineering skillset combined with the broader skillset of the PTI engineering team to solve complex engineering problems.
• Create process documentation and tools to increase efficiency.
• Promote Lean Enterprise and support overall Power Test Lean objectives.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 3D Design Experience (Ideally on SolidWorks)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated problem solving capabilities (including design analysis tools (such as FEA) 
• Strong math and computer skills
• Manufacturing Process knowledge
• Able to learn and use internal business systems
• Exemplary organizational skills with an attention to detail

Preferred Skills:

• 5 years of designing or servicing dynamometer systems with an emphasis on control systems.
• Experience in drawing and document version control
• Experience in SolidWorks/Electrical/ePDM
• Extensive knowledge of engine and vehicle testing requirements and practices

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):

• Safety TRIR = 0
• Customer On-Time Delivery
• Lead Time Compression
• Quality (in each process step) and Warranty
• Lean Implementation schedule adherence
• ECRs open
• Production issues open

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The employee is expected to perform work related travel.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Total Reward Offerings:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Ten (10) paid holidays
• One (1) day paid charity time off
• Employee donation match
• Organized service projects to support local nonprofit organizations (i.e. charity drives, team building activities)
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability& Life AD/D
• Employer Subsidized Health, Dental, Vision, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life, Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Matched 401(K)
• Onsite Gym with employee led classes
• Avanti Market one stop shop to purchase breakfast, lunch or snacks
• And much more

Company Overview:

At Power Test, LLC we take pride in our unwavering commitment to excellence and our track record of sustained financial growth. As an industry leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of dynamometers, heavy equipment testing systems and related data acquisition and control systems, we've not only weathered economic storms but have consistently thrived, providing our employees with job stability and a platform for career growth.

EEO Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.