Project Engineer
The Project Engineer is responsible for organizing and directing all activities that are carried out to successfully complete an assigned project. The incumbent directly interfaces with customers to run mid-size projects, and supports on larger projects in the design and production of composite tooling, metallic tooling, or production parts. The incumbent follows Janicki Industries procedures, standards, and expectations. Successful Project Engineer may become eligible for role advancement in the Program Management job hierarchy, with additional associated opportunities and responsibilities, at the discretion of the management team.
The following essential job functions are performed as a Level II Project Manager:
- Develops and executes high level and detailed project plans
- Works directly with the customer technical team to determine detailed requirements and deliverables.
- Communicates, consults with, and participates in Production and Design
- Develops and analyzes schedules and budgets
- Reports schedule progress regularly to the customer (internal/external)
- Helps to develop and release planning and purchases supplies
- Ability to perform design and drafting tasks related to the processing of a requested product
- Transforms a successful project plan into successful execution (plan, monitor, execute, close out)
- Maintains understanding of the product development and product realization processes
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Behavior: The incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting and completing multiple deadlines. The incumbent shall, at all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
- Being at work on time and maintaining good attendance is a condition of employment and is an essential function of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS
U.S. PERSON STATUS MAY BE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY REQUIRED DUE TO ACCESS TO SENSITIVE DATA AND OUR COVERAGE UNDER EAR AND ITAR REGULATIONS.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
A Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering Technology, or a related field is required. Education may be substituted with equivalent industry experience in aerospace, marine, or transportation industrial manufacturing.
Recommend minimum of six months to 1.5 years’ experience in engineering profession
Must have effective graphical, verbal, and written communication skills in the English language
Experience with SAP ERP Software is advantageous
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software is required
Experience with CATIA and NX or equivalent CAD software is required
PROJECT ENGINEER GOALS
- Successfully run projects under multiple accounts to gain advanced skill in JI Business process including Design, Project Planning, Purchasing and Supplier Management, and SPM process
- Become technically capable of training incoming Project Engineers and Project Managers
- Gain advanced technical product expertise in area of focus
- Recommend Project Manager Professional Certification
- Highly capable in Management of non-standard tooling projects.
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED
Computer, printer, fax machine, phone
WORKING CONDITIONS
Must be able to work at keyboard for extended periods of time. Must be able to perform physical tasks on the production floor on occasion. May involve use of tools or climbing on parts. Physical hazards such as being in the immediate area with forklifts and other heavy equipment unavoidable. Chemical hazards in production work areas unavoidable.
Janicki Industries is an Equal Opportunity - Affirmative Action - Disabilities - Veteran Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.