Overview

Our growing company is seeking to hire a Project Engineer that will be based out of our Hazel Park, Michigan facility. As an employee/owner at MEC you will lead the planning and successful execution of program and equipment launches. This will require proficiency in project management fundamentals as well as the ability to lead cross-functional teams comprised of purchasing, engineering, production, quality and sales representatives.

Why Work for MEC?

We don’t want to brag, but we are honored to be the largest fabricator in the nation for 12 years in a row. In fact, you can find MEC on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: MEC). This would not be possible without the hard work and dedication from our 2,500 plus team members. MEC is employee-owned company meaning that what YOU do on an everyday basis impacts our success as a company. We’re also proud to be a company that is highly involved and actively supports the communities in which our facilities are located. 

Founded in 1945, MEC is a manufacturer that provides a broad range of Prototyping, Metal Fabrication, Tube Bending, Machining, Welding, Coating, and Value-Added Assembly services to a variety of markets including Commercial Vehicle, Power Sports & Recreational Vehicles, Agriculture, Construction & Forestry, Military, Mining, Automotive, and Power Generation companies. We continue to have an aggressive growth plan, operating 20 manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near its customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned programs from project award through launch, and support through end of program.
• Cover the full scope of project management including but not limited to:
• Thorough understanding, documentation, and attainment of both customer and MEC requirements for quality, capacity, timing, and product characteristics
• Translation of the requirements into a clear plan with a robust task breakdown, assigned owners, budgets, and timing of tasks and major milestones
• Maintain the timeline and plan throughout the project
• Coordinate regular communication with the program team
• Ensure resources are effectively planned and committed including labor (direct and indirect), floor space, equipment, and tooling.
• Identify and manage key risks
• Proactively escalate any issues or roadblocks

• Provide regular status reviews to management

• Manage customer communications (meetings, reports, etc.) for the program
• Initiate and obtain approval of Major Expenditure Authorizations (MEAs) for program related equipment and tooling.
• Ensure compliance with IATF16949, MEC’s APQP process, and other applicable procedures and policies including completion of gate approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar combination of experience and education.
• Three to Five years of related experience in manufacturing environment or combination of the education and experience
• Excellent computer skills including experience with all Microsoft Office products.
• Project/Program management experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles.
• Ability to lead and function in a team environment, while effectively communicating across various levels of the organization.
• Ability to write concise reports and present information to management and customer groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work with little direction (other than standard procedures).
• Effective in directing and guiding others toward task accomplishment
• Knowledge of CNC tube bending, laser cutting, robotic welding and stamping processes.