Project Engineer

Description

• The Project Engineer reviews sketches/designs and is responsible for system processes per assigned project.

• The objective is to design systems that perform effectively and are cost efficient.

• Must understand customer design and build specifications.

• Assists the Project Manager in organizing and supervising/monitoring all engineering activities.

• Schedule and facilitate a detailed equipment concept and proposal review meeting with team members from Advance Processing, Mechanical and Controls Engineering.

• Create, review and track process deliverables. Schedule and facilitate internal reviews and customer reviews.

• Review layouts and designs with Design Vendors/Engineering Department.

• Coordinate meetings with the design groups and representatives of any other departments, as the need arises.

• Schedule and facilitate formal design review meetings between the customer's representatives and project team.

• Support the Manufacturing kick off meeting and advise Manufacturing of any customer considerations, requests, and specifications.

• Monitor the release of all drawings through the business system Fields telephone calls from build suppliers and shop personnel regarding engineering and associated issues.

• Ensures all As Built and Non- Conformances are updated on drawings as supplied by Build Supervisors and Site Supervisors.

• Files and maintains all component information and drawings per assigned project.

• Schedule and review FMEAs/ERGO's at rough sketch and forty percent design completion phases when required.

• Ensures designs are cost effective. Monitors and reports all engineering progress to the Project Manager.

• Reviews Controls Line-ups to ensure accuracy and completeness. Collects all information generated by an Engineering Change to determine project impact and support cost negotiations as required.

• Understands and follows safety & environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns.

• Adheres to the Quality System and participates in continuous improvement.

• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Education

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university and/or three to five years related experience in specific business segment (BIW, Chassis/Glass, Special Welding, etc.); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Competence in controls engineering and mechanical design knowledge as it relates to the following: force analysis, standardization, processing, CAD, cause and effects, R&M, SPC and FMEA.

• Working knowledge of the following Microsoft Office Suite applications: * Outlook * Word * Excel * PowerPoint Ability to review CAD models using the required software.