What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer II position at Dimensional Innovations?
Job Details
Job Location
DI - HQ - Overland Park, KS
Position Type
Full Time
Description
SUMMARY
DI exists to relieve the world of mediocre experiences and to create remarkable ones. Our people make the remarkable possible through an unwavering display of uncommon commitment each day.
Reporting to the Project Engineering Manager, this role is responsible for all production aspects of the project starting at the hand off from Project Management. This role requires a high level of collaboration with internal departments within DI, subcontractors, and clientele. The Project Engineer manages production schedule and purchases for all fabrication aspects, ensuring quality control and maintaining budget. This is a vital role in helping ensure that client satisfaction is achieved, and communication is effective among internal teams. While the Project Engineer role has no direct staff reports, this role has project-based leadership accountabilities and responsibilities with the entire Production team.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS may include but are not limited to :
- Manages multiple projects simultaneously and effectively, of small to large scope, during all phases until project completion. Project volume for the PE 1 role will typically be projects with fabrication revenue up to $100,000.
- Assists Senior Project Engineer on large complex projects by focusing on smaller scope within the large project
- Serves as the primary contact between Production Team and Project Management and is responsible for maintaining the schedule, manufacturing budget and quality of the project
- Coordinates with Engineering and Project Management teams to ensure we are engineering project to budget and maintaining design intent
- Coordinates with Purchasing team as needed about any outside processes or subcontractors needed to complete project
- Reports rework to Director of Manufacturing Operations weekly for their specific jobs and records accordingly per the designated Production team process
- Partners with various internal teams as needed for successful project completion (i.e., Designers, Engineers, Project Managers, Production teams, etc.)
- Monitors and tracks project budgets, project quality and handles any challenges / issues that may arise pertaining to their specific jobs
- Seeks assistance from internal teams to determine and contribute solutions to challenges as they arise
- Updates project status and progress through use of Wrike software. Provides notes and drawings for efficient status update.
- Acts as the point of contact for the Production team and communicates project status with all internal departments, and all levels of the company as needed
- Reports and escalates any issues of concern to the respective department manager
- Collaborates with Project Engineering Manager, Production Supervisors and Project Managers to manage client requests, project production schedules and deliverables
- Follows protocol for internal processes
- Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration skills to all internal and external team members and continues to develop and enhance those skills
- Work with internal teams to estimate potential risks on a project
- May be required to go out of town for short periods of time to assist with project installs or client visits
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
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.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Due to our onsite Fabrication process, the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to wet and / or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?
Permission to play at DI starts with the ability to be a team player, possess a positive attitude while under a tight deadline and demonstrate an uncommon commitment to your work. Please visit our website (www.dimin.com) to see some of the amazing work we do!
This is an hourly (non-exempt) position. DI offers a full benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance along with Short and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity. Additionally, we offer a 401(k) with a match, Health Savings Account match, Paid Time Off (PTO), 7 paid holidays plus an employee chosen Floating Holiday annually, and paid Parental Leave.
In 2018, DI incorporated the Great Game of Business principles into the way we do things. The program is designed to create a business of business people, provide transparency into company performance and directly tie daily behavior to impact DIs performance. GGOB allows for the potential of quarterly bonuses as company goals are achieved.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. No phone calls please. A full list of available opportunities can be found at : www.dimin.com / jobs.
Candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and hold a valid drivers license. Dimensional Innovations is an Equal Opportunity Employer and depends on diversity of ideas, skills and perspectives to solve the world's toughest creative challenges, encouraging and amplifying every voice so we can create remarkable experiences for all.
