What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Project Engineer position at ACT Professional Solutions?
Project Engineer
o Length of assignment: 1 year
o Possible temp to hire
Travel is very unlikely but possible *if needed*
i(low possibility): Once to a US plant, once to Mexico plant. Each trip is a working week.
** Please note that this position will be doing some design work and Project Engineer work. So it is preferred if the candidate knows CREO software.
**Please note that it is preferred to have a local candidate (Midwest or Iowa) for ease of relocation, knowing weather and no visa issues if we decide to hire on permanent to SE.
o Responsible for engineering and project administration activities related to specific circuit breaker product families.
o Perform engineering analyses, including thermal, electromagnetic, dynamic, and structural, using experience applying basic engineering principles.
o Ensure compliance with specific ratings, product specifications, and standards requirements.
o Participate in cross-functional teams with Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and procurement functions.
o Perform methodical problem solving to assist in product line production
o Support design activities, such as brainstorming, database management and development, design/peer reviews, and general analysis, including tolerance analysis, using experience with basic machine design.
o Ensure products meet requirements for Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
o Assist in root cause analysis by way of the 5 Why and Ishikawa processes
o Generate innovative design proposals to suffice application and engineering requirements, including but not limited to 3D assemblies and new components design such as: molded plastic parts, springs, mechanisms, sheet metal parts, and insulators.
o Desired: CREO knowledge.
o Create technical specifications, 2D drawings, bill of materials and additional required documentation to achieve robust project documentation and reliable manufacturing.
