What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer position at Power-Packer?
Description
The Principal Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and analysis of new product development projects based on the company roadmaps and/or customer requirements. They will also lead a team of engineers and/or designers on larger projects. This is a supervisor and contributor blended role that will include design responsibility in addition to some team leadership. The role is positioned to have an opportunity to grow and evolve alongside the growth and evolution of the business .
Requirements
Competencies
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field.
Experience and/or Training: 10 years NPD design experience in hydraulics for construction/off road equipment. 3 years managing direct reports.
Technology/Equipment: Strong understanding of metallurgy and fluid dynamics. Strong understanding of NPD and product validation process. Proven skills with 3D CAD and FEA, Creo/Windchill strongly preferred. Familiarity with MS Office products.
Physical and Mental 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment: Only those present in a normal office setting, no known significant hazards. In the course of working with a wide range of people, may encounter abusive, aggressive, or unpredictable behavior on a limited basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regular trips to manufacturing areas and test lab will be required. Occasional travel for company business may also be required.
The Principal Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, and analysis of new product development projects based on the company roadmaps and/or customer requirements. They will also lead a team of engineers and/or designers on larger projects. This is a supervisor and contributor blended role that will include design responsibility in addition to some team leadership. The role is positioned to have an opportunity to grow and evolve alongside the growth and evolution of the business .
Requirements
- Contributes directly to project design/development efforts and provides technical leadership.
- Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Product Development on project assignments, priorities, and work breakdowns.
- Communicates task assignments to team resources.
- Works with team members to understand the progress of all project tasks and provide status updates on a regular cadence.
- Translates customer needs and market requirements into functional product requirements and design specifications.
- Leads design reviews and validation planning.
- Holds self and team members accountable to meeting commitments.
- Ensures the team follows all processes and uses best practices in their design work.
- Provides performance feedback and development opportunities for their team members
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payrolls, medical, benefit and employee related information.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or other closely related field.
Experience and/or Training: 10 years NPD design experience in hydraulics for construction/off road equipment. 3 years managing direct reports.
Technology/Equipment: Strong understanding of metallurgy and fluid dynamics. Strong understanding of NPD and product validation process. Proven skills with 3D CAD and FEA, Creo/Windchill strongly preferred. Familiarity with MS Office products.
Physical and Mental 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Environment: Only those present in a normal office setting, no known significant hazards. In the course of working with a wide range of people, may encounter abusive, aggressive, or unpredictable behavior on a limited basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Regular trips to manufacturing areas and test lab will be required. Occasional travel for company business may also be required.