Engineer I - Project

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for day-to-day tasks that primarily focus on the planning and execution of test programs. Day to day activities is primarily defined by the Engineering Manager.

 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Actively seeks out opportunities to gather, process and retain 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.

• 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. 
• Evaluate risk mitigation opportunities and develop contingency plans for events that can negatively impact services to clients. 
• Compile data and test results into databases and formal reports while analyzing data for accuracy and continuity
• Owns and drives process improvement tasks designed to broaden and elevate the value of our services.
• Build and strengthen relationships both within as well as outside of the corporation as they relate to our services.  
• Work with internal and external clients to establish mutual expectations regarding a program’s cost, technical scope, scheduled milestones, and communication plan.

• Assists with audit preparation and provides guidance for auditing processes.

 Project Management Role:

 Responds to incoming proposals by researching and developing quotations.

• Develops and provide internal communications supporting program goals.
• Advocates on behalf of our clients. Gain insights that evolve our services to meet their growing needs.
• Owns project financial matters by reviewing contracts, setting program budgets, processing all invoicing activities and produce periodic fiscal summaries and status updates. 
• Oversees project closure process by ensuring all data has been formally reported and delivered, material has been shipped, and invoices processed. Completes post program review looking for improvement opportunities.

 Sales & Marketing Role:

 Requires a working knowledge of our capabilities and assists in client meetings.

• Interacts with buyers and engineers on pre-sale activities.
• Learns essentials for building and strengthening relationships with multiple buying influences in the customer’s organization including, materials and process engineers, program managers, and buyers.
• Awareness of the role and impact of outside technical organizational events relative to the market serviced by the company

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1-2 years’ experience 
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel and CAD Software.
• Ability to relate to topics 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 30/70, respectively.

 KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to Detail – the ability to see and pay attention to details; the ability to recognize the component parts of a procedure or object. And to verify the correctness or error in an individual part or procedure.
• Analysis of Data – The job deals with many details. It requires that details, data and facts are analyzed and challenged prior to making decisions. Also, that important decision-making data is maintained accurately for repeated examination as required. 
• Conceptual Thinking – the ability to identify and evaluate resources and plan for their utilization throughout the execution of comprehensive, long-range plans.
• Developing Others – the ability to understand the needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses of others and to utilize this information for contributing to the growth and development of others. 
• Customer Oriented – The job demands a positive and constructive view of working with others. There will be a high percentage of time spent in listening to, understanding and successfully working with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds to achieve “win-win” outcomes.
• Flexibility – the ability to readily modify, respond to, and integrate change with minimal personal resistance.
• Proactive Thinking – the ability to evaluate future implications of current decisions and action; the ability to mentally create the scenarios and outcomes of situations that could develop from decisions or plans of action.
• Problem Solving Ability – the ability to identify alternative solutions to a problem and to select the best option; the ability to identify and resolve issues with the critical activities in a process.
• Project Scheduling – the ability to understand the proper allocation of resources for the purpose of getting things done within a defined timeframe.
• Quality Orientation – a person’s affinity for seeing details, grading them against a pre-set standard, and identifying flaws.
• Responsive – The job requires decisiveness, quick response, fast action. It will often be involved in critical situations demanding that on-the-spot decisions be made with good judgment. The job will repeatedly face important deadlines that must be met on time.
• Time Management – possesses critical organization skills and able to prioritize and determine when additional resources are required to meet objectives or established deadlines.  Uses one’s time efficiently to maximize the effectiveness of an individual’s efforts.
• Versatility – The job calls for a high level of optimism and a “can do” orientation. It will require multiple talents and a willingness to adapt them to changing assignments as required. 

 Metcut Research and all its divisions are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. We will require proof of status prior to employment.

Additional Information

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team! We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

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