Job Overview:

The Project Engineer plans, designs and implements manufacturing processes to improve efficiency during the product development phase and the transition into the production phase.

Responsibilities and Duties Required: 

• Assure and verify compliance of manufacturing methods as defined on customer drawings, specifications, and purchase order requirements.
• Create and manage all required Bills of Material in support of assigned product.
• Create supply chain flow down requirements.
• Collaborate with other management personnel to develop and maintain new products and design change milestones.
• Submit tooling and program requests to appropriate manufacturing engineers with concepts.
• Create manufacturing router processes on assigned projects.
• Create all time standards on routers and verify they meet our quote.
• Review and approve all fixture designs and CNC programs.
• Prepare and lead efforts pertaining to customer product reviews to include Production Readiness Reviews when applicable.
• Review and disposition product repairs, reworks, and MRB’s.
• Investigate and oversee root cause and corrective actions on assigned programs.
• Ensure completeness of milestone plans and verify tasks for assigned products are completed accordingly.
• Lead efforts pertaining to customer escape utilizing all other engineering members to ensure accurate data is quickly available for review by the quality manager.
• Review manufacturing cost data to ensure that the right plans are in place to meet the cost goals for assigned products.
• Responsible to ensure Phase 3 and Phase 4 tasks are completed and approvals are obtained for assigned products.
• Supports manufacturing estimator on all quotes for existing assign programs.

• Recommend safety & ergonomic improvements in our material handling devices, manufacturing tools, and workstations to accommodate best practices for shop floor personnel.
• Participates in discussions with customers and suppliers as required.
• Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Key Competencies and Success Factors:

• Ability to effectively make complex decisions with limited time and information and can determine decision making criteria based on priorities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across multiple disciplines with internal and external resources.
• Strong analytical capabilities, with a basic understanding of statistical analysis techniques.
• Strong interpersonal skills, independent problem resolution, proven leadership ability, and the ability to manage the requirements of others.
• Comfortable leading discussions and debates both within peer group and with matrix business partners, operational partners, and leaders.
• Working knowledge of ERP system.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor degree in engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing processes manufacturing processes of fabrication, fiber laser, welding, machining, inspection, waterjet, airflow, sheet metal forming, painting and non-destructive testing.
• Experience with AS9100.
• Must have the ability to research, understand, and implement innovative technologies to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints, symbols, geometric tolerances, and specifications. 
• Must have working knowledge of the CAD/CAM system use, shop mathematics, sheet metal fabrication, machining, welding, inspection methods, and coatings.
• Must be proficient using Microsoft Office products.
• Capable of mentoring employees.
• Must be a certified Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be able to communicate and read English proficiently.

Job, Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, move, transport and load items across the building up to 50 pounds at times. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position and constantly re-position self to perform required tasks. 
• May be required to work on slippery and uneven surfaces. 
• May be exposed to physical hazards from moving equipment, heavy equipment, and machine parts.
• May work in close proximity to others.

Visual Acuity:

• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected.
• Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to read computer screen and documents.

Hearing Ability:

• Normal hearing or corrected to normal. 
• Ability to monitor machine sounds to identify and diagnose changes to take appropriate action. 

Working Conditions:

• Factory environment.
• Occasional work outside normal business hours.
• High noise levels from operating machines.
• Physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts.
• Breathing fumes, dust, and mist.
• Skin exposure to chemicals associated with manufacturing.