Job description

Primary Responsibilities: Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Engineer II is responsible for day-to-day tasks that focus on the planning and execution of test programs. An Engineer II owns all aspects of a program’s scheduling, technical execution, communications (internal and external), and finances. EII ensures that programs progress in accordance with pre-established timelines, scope, and budgets.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Project Management Role: SOW – Statement of work project management is reviewing SOW test plan review determining feasibility, capabilities, quote the work, submit that to the customer, engineering setting up internally, status updates, ensuring on track and on target, techs and machinist puts everything together, test deliverables, financials performance.

• Possesses and effectively utilizes knowledge of the following: testing specifications related to our services, material attributes including methods and equipment used to generate properties, and best laboratory practices by routinely being present and engaged with technicians on the testing equipment.
• Respond to incoming proposals by researching and developing quotations.
• Produce the internal work instructions that detail how technicians and machinists will complete the necessary project tasks.
• Can lead groups of associates to define and develop technical solutions that solve testing problems.
• Evaluate existing processes for engineering correctness and accuracy.
• Evaluate risk mitigation opportunities and develop contingency plans for events that can negatively impact services to clients.
• Proficient with data collection systems, creating automatic data processing tools, and creating graphical reports.
• Compile data and test results into databases and formal reports while analyzing data for accuracy and continuity.
• Own project financial matters by reviewing contracts, setting program budgets, detailing invoicing requirements, and producing periodic fiscal summaries and status updates.
• Develop expertise in at least one major service area of the company.
• Owns and drives process improvement tasks designed to broaden and elevate the value of our services.

Customer Relationships and Communications:

• Requires a working knowledge of our capabilities and leads client meetings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with multiple buying influencers in the customers organization including materials and process engineers, program managers, and buyers.
• Work with internal and external clients to establish mutual expectations regarding a program’s cost, technical scope, scheduled milestones, and communication plan.
• Advocate on behalf of our clients. Gain insights that evolve our services to meet their growing needs.
• Maintain outlook perspectives with client needs, competition, and industry trends in support of strategic sales and marketing plans.
• Participate in outside technical organizational events relative to the market serviced by the company.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or related field. (Mechanical, Aerospace or Materials preferred)
• 3-5 years of experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications and CAD software
• Ability to lead topic discussions which require acute understanding or specialized knowledge.
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task.
• Maximum weightlifting requirement is 50lbs.
• Standing to sitting ratio is 50/50, respectively.