What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Gilson Inc?
MISSION
The Project Engineer - Specials delivers custom solutions that extend Gilson’s product capabilities. This role evaluates special requests, executes mechanical design, updated firmware/software, and coordinates with internal teams to deliver customer specific modifications. This role, as necessary and applicable, will support roadmap initiates driving innovation at Gilson INC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receive incoming requests for custom hardware and applications, work with sales, customers, and engineering to determine requirements of the request.
- Design the system architecture based on the requirements of the request to determine areas for custom development and/or the use of existing product.
- Assist in the feasibility assessment and the decision to approve or reject the request.
- Work with management to allocate available resources within the group to approved Specials projects.
- Track Specials projects and manage timelines to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Designs mechanical parts and assemblies primarily for (but not limited to) Gilson Specials.
- Assists engineers, designers, and the product design teams in all aspects of mechanical design. Examples include component and enclosure design; packaging and manufacturability considerations; prototype fabrication and assembly.
- Interact with existing vendors and develop new vendor relationships to purchase standard products or develop custom products.
- Generate product documentation. Examples include mechanical drawings; assembly drawings; bills of material, and labels.
- Design and layout of (front, back, other) machine labels as well as maintain label accuracy.
- Maintain technical document records (control of documents).
- Use of CAD/SolidWorks applications for design and part fabrication.
- Participates in the implementation and maintenance of product change control.
- Other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience.
SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE
- Full product life cycle experience including bringing product to market
- Experience in technologies required for lab automation
- Experience in the design of high precision mechanical parts and assemblies
- Experience using SolidWorks (preferred) or similar solid modeling software
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven success in a team setting
PHYSICAL ABILITY
- Good or corrected vision
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds
OTHER
- Eagerness to learn and the ability embrace change
- Must be comfortable facilitating customer requests and interactions.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE DESIRE
- Experience in prototyping including the use of CNC, sheet metal, and fabrication equipment.
- Experience in customer facing role defining customer needs and requirements.
Salary : $75,000 - $105,000