Mechanical Project Engineer I

JOB SUMMARY

The Project Engineer I is responsible for all mechanical engineering aspects of a project from start to finish. Responsible for ensuring the technical solutions on a project will meet the project requirements including project scope, project metrics, budget, and schedule. Lead, guide, and direct a team of mechanical engineers on the project to ensure project goals are met.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches and analyzes data including customer request for quote, customer specifications, and PMD’s proposal to develop or determine feasibility of design or application.
• Concept layout of complete system and capitalize on common design for efficiency. 
• Work within time constraints, schedule constraints, and overall machine budget constraints.
• Work in a collaborative environment to make sure the designs developed are the most cost effective and will meet the customer requirements. 
• Develop a plan to meet the project schedule and budget. Collaborate with the engineers to provide accurate ETC and completion dates.
• Determine and provide job breakdown (WBS) to Project Manager. 
• Manages design budgets and scheduling for project. Reviews and reallocates resources with input from the Mechanical Engineering Manager as needed.
• Act as the Project Engineer for projects ranging from $100K - $5M. 
• Develop/review concepts to confirm the design will meet required performance metrics including cycle time, yield, uptime, CPK and Gage R&R.
• Develop timing chart to ensure contracted cycle time can be maintained. 
• Design mechanisms, stations, machines using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
• Specifies and obtains competitive quotes from multiple vendors for major purchased components.
• Compare quotes received to project budget identifying discrepancies and communicate those discrepancies to Project Management for resolution. 
• Create detailed fabrication drawings for all custom designed parts.
• Create detailed assembly drawings identifying each individual component.
• Create a complete Bill of Material for each design/station.
• Release completed designs to Project Management
• Supports fabrication, assembly, debug, and validation activities to ensure design conforms to customer requirements and specifications.
• Observe safety procedures.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ experience in designing automated assembly equipment.
• General knowledge of manufacturing process preferred.
• Proficient in Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Knowledge of GD&T and EPDM. 
• In depth knowledge of automated assembly and test machines, including power and free, dial, synchronous systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effective verbal and written communication.  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
• Ability to present technical solutions to others with varying levels of technical understanding.
• Ability to write technical specifications and summaries.
• Ability to calculate engineering formulas including deflection, moment of inertia, stress, along with applying concepts of algebra and geometry.
• Organized
• Detail oriented
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate on a team.
• Creative/Innovative
• Time management skills
• Ability to take direction
• Reliable
• Approachable
• Willing to mento new department members.
• Strong skills in conceptualization, problem solving and debug procedures.
• Able to critique and improve concepts for complex automated systems.
• Ability to apply mechanical engineering principals.
• Ability to interpret instructions which are written, oral or drawn. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

• Regularly required to sit, lift; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and smell. 
• Occasionally required to stand and walk. 
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds unassisted. 
• Rarely required to push, pull, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Work environment is primarily performed indoors around moving mechanical parts at a moderate noise level. 
• Occasionally perform work outdoors in all types of weather.
• Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.