Senior Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job Title: Project Engineer

Duration: 3-Month Contract (Possible Extension/Temp-to-Hire)

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa – 52404

Job Description:

• Engineering projects to support Miniature Circuit Breakers portfolio.
• Lead product changes such as new material selection, production line transfers, change of suppliers for different component categories such as sheet metal, molded plastics, packaging, stamped parts.
• Conduct mechanical / electric performance test plans for verification and validation purposes per design guidelines and codes and standards.

Ideal candidate should have:

• MCB / Circuit Protection
• Low Voltage Systems
• IEC Standards
• Product Lifecycle / Engineering Projects
• Validation & Testing
• Supplier & Manufacturing Coordination

• Lead engineering projects for Miniature Circuit Breaker products, including material selection, supplier changes, and production transfers.
• Support product design and project execution using Creo and mechanical design principles.
• Perform thermal, electromagnetic, structural, and dynamic engineering analyses.
• Develop and execute mechanical/electrical testing for product verification and validation.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing teams.
• Drive root cause analysis using 5 Why and Ishikawa methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with product specifications, industry standards, and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) requirements.
• Create and improve components such as molded plastics, sheet metal parts, springs, mechanisms, and insulators.