Project Engineer - Entry Level

Janicki Industries is a private and family-owned business based in Washington State with a Layton, Utah, facility. The Layton Utah facility specializes in machining the largest most complex structures built from carbon fiber composites and aluminum for the aerospace and space exploration markets. The parts produced are installed on todays most advanced fighters, bombers, rockets, and space vehicles. Janicki Industries continues to lead the market with both innovations and abilities alike. If you want to drive continuous improvements on long-term production programs or challenge your abilities to start up new projects in rapid development, there is no shortage of diversity in work. At Janicki, we work on complex parts and assemblies for aerospace and space exploration markets.  We are looking for an entry-level Project Engineer that has program management expereince to join our team.

This position is located on-site in Layton, Utah.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Project Engineers are responsible for the execution of highly complex jobs, from cradle-to-grave.  You will be a part of a value-stream team, working side-by-side with Operations and our technical experts to solve our Customer’s most challenging projects.  At Janicki, Project Engineers are given the autonomy to be creative and develop unique solutions that drive new processes and capabilities that reach across the entire company.  Certifications are available to help you achieve your desired mastery level and will allow you to grow into new roles and areas of responsibility.  Our teams strive for greatness at every level, and we want you to be a part of that success.

The following essential job functions are performed as a Project Engineer:

• Support concurrent engineering efforts by participating in project development of manufacturing plans, schedules, and quality plans.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports
• Review customers purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are met
• Complete Inspection Plans in conjunction with Project Planning and in coordination with Project Management
• Verify compliance to codes, standards and customer contracts
• Performs in process and final inspections on customer ordered projects as necessary
• Organize and monitor Corrective Actions, assist to evaluate and determine Root Cause and Corrective Action Plans
• Must be able to comply with Safety, 5S, AS9100 and Nadcap Standards and Practices
• Develops detailed Production Build Plan packages based upon customer process specifications and engineering drawings
• Maintains heightened awareness of the project schedule for each project as it moves through the value stream in order to meet key project deadlines
• Facilitates communication and consultation with Program Management, Operations, QA and HR
• Assists Project Managers in the execution of a project plan, including the development of Work Orders, materials procurement and organization, preparation of schedules and budgets, and various other project activities.
• Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines.  The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job. 

QUALIFICATIONS

Due to our ITAR and EAR regulations, applicants must be a US Citizen or of Legal Permanent Resident Status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b (a) (3).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills in the English language as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Must show a proficiency in technical writing through previous experience in producing testing plans, final reports, process instructions, or other equivalent activities.
• Experience with CATIA and NX CAD software is a plus.
• Focus, self-motivation and initiative is a must.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills through written, verbal, and graphical mediums.
• Organizational skills to support management of multiple tasks and activities.
• Experience and interest in problem solving and improving processes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Salary range for this role is between $68,000 - $145,000, plus discretionary bonus, 401(k) matching, vacation, and health benefits. Employees can also receive additional pay for off-shifts. The range provided is Janicki’s estimate of the base compensation for this role. Actual amount offered will be based on job-related and non-discriminatory factors such as experience, location, education, training, skills, and abilities.

BENEFITS

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Disability insurance as well as Life/AD&D insurance
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with employer contribution and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off and paid holidays (including two floating holidays)
• Education reimbursement program
• Several shift options
• Premium pay for off-shifts 

Not sure that you’ll be the perfect fit for this role? You should still apply! We’ll review your application for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for talented people!

Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Janicki Industries does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, veteran/military service status, or any other legally protected status.  Janicki is proud to be a military friendly employer.

Applicants or employees wishing to view a copy of Janicki Industries’ Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (360) 404-1997.

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Janicki is required to abide by federal drug testing requirements (including preemployment drug testing for cannabis). Additionally, because of Janicki’s work on aerospace products and the high volume of safety sensitive positions, Janicki takes the safety of its employees very seriously and requires that employees pass a preemployment drug test prior to starting employment.

Salary : $68,000 - $145,000