What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at PennEngineering®?
Responsible for various engineering assignments starting from the basic ideas and carrying through to completion of plans or prototypes by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include The Following.
- Develops a new product model or investigate the benefits of a new process along with analyzing and interpreting engineering data submitted for new products and components and/or modifications affecting standard products.
- Responsible for projects from conception to production as well as delivery to customers.
- Designs and/or coordinates design of new products which are determined necessary for the growth of the company using computer-aided design. This includes preparation of preliminary layout drawings, design drawings, establishment of specifications and standards, necessary detail drawings and bills of material.
- Designs tools which include all equipment necessary to assemble and package product.
- Interacts with customers, regulatory agencies (i.e., UL, CSA, NEMA, etc.) and internal departments in order to complete projects in a timely manner.
- Responsible for correctness of detail drawings needed to produce the tool and communication with the tool builder.
- Conducts analytical studies on engineering proposals to develop designs for products. Analyzes research data and proposed product specifications to determine feasibility of product proposal.
- Perform tolerance studies on part and tool designs.
- Plans and develops experimental test programs.
- Directs and coordinates manufacturing or building of prototype product or system.
- Provides technical information for the procurement of special materials and the placing (through purchasing) of any orders for required standard equipment.
- Coordinates/follows up on the building of models, tests and the progress of assignments.
- Works from part drawings, general verbal instructions and specifications under minimal direction.
- Assists teams in any engineering related functions including the improvement of productivity of existing manufacturing equipment.
- Designs new products and or updates existing products to customer specifications.
- Follows all departmental procedures to ensure quality requirements are met.
- Provides technical support for the Sales department with the direct interaction between the customer and the engineering department.
- Assures adherence to project timelines.
- Performs other duties as required.
