Project Engineer I

Role Purpose: The Project Engineer will lead engineering projects to develop, test and maintain crash test dummy and instrumentation designs.    Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  Project Engineer will complete general engineering work to develop mechanical and electromechanical products and systems and provide the engineering and technical disciplines needed to support product development projects.   Perform general engineering tasks Develop engineering plans and designs using CAD software Prepare engineering calculations, estimates, statistics, and designs Produce specifications for products and chooses raw materials and components to be used Confirm system and product capabilities by designing feasibility and testing methods  Assure system and product quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and system capabilities Study test data and make comparisons with similar designs Estimate cost and timing for engineering tasks Provide engineering information to customers, answer questions and discuss engineering projects Perform other related duties as assigned   Work EnvironmentNo adverse environmental conditions expected. Physical DemandsRemaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting at a desk for prolonged periods.Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Communicating with others to exchange information.Occasionally operating machinery and/or power tools.Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned. TravelUp to 10% travel, including international.   Customer Focus: This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company’s future.  Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry.  External contacts are key to the effective execution of the objectives of the company.    Critical Competencies: Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyses information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.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.Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.   Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree, (B.S.) Mechanical or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent) Minimum 5 years’ relevant engineering experience Experience working in a cross functional engineering design team, preferredExperience with lean engineering and product development tools such as FMEA, DFSS, 8D and others. Experience with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, preferred Experience with optical fiber technology, preferred.Experience with industry standards and regulatory requirements for crash test dummy testing or automotive safety testing, preferred

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