Sr. Project Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design products using CAD and consult with engineering and manufacturing teammates to ensure that designs are feasible.
• Develop and build prototypes and run tests to measure their level of function.
• Provide technical leadership within a cross-functional team interactions & Asian manufacturing partners.
• Report on the status of projects as to the completion of schedules, costs, non-conformances, and risk analysis
• Conduct feasibility assessments to ensure product safety, reliability and agency compliance requirements are met.
• Coordinate design efforts and work with suppliers to launch new products or modify existing products into production.
• Design products while maintaining cost, schedule, marketing, high quality, safety, and agency compliance requirements.
• Conduct design reviews, written and verbal project updates, off-tool sample and/or prototype construction reviews.
• Support engineering product maintenance, improvement, and cost reductions through ECN process and design FMEA’s.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• BSME or equivalent
• 5-10 years of experience in product development.
• Experience in designing components for the following processes: Sheet-metal stampings and fabrication, plastic injection molding, die-cast, automated machining, and assembly process.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in 3D CAD systems and FEA (Creo and Ansys preferred)

Special qualifications or skills

• Six Sigma design practices are preferred (but not required)
• Consumer goods and air flow design are preferred.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, MS Project
• Must strive to complete tasks correctly the first time.
• Creative both in design and organizational skills
• Ability to cope with constant changes in marketing priorities and product requirements.
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Comfortable working alone and/or in a team environment
• Willing to take the initiative to correct issues.
• Willing to take charge of situations to make sure the project or task is getting completed correctly and on time.
• Must be pro-active in nature to prevent potential problems with designs and scheduling.
• Exceptional collaborative, teaming and consensus building abilities, as well as proficiency in cross-discipline, cross-organization, and cross-product group cooperation.
• Must be self-motivated and able to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Must be dedicated, pay attention to details and possess excellent organizational skills.