What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at LDV, Inc.?
Description
LDV, Inc. is the world leader in the manufacture of custom specialty vehicles, located in Burlington, Wisconsin. We build state-of-the-art, 45-foot mobile command centers with satellite communications, SWAT and tactical vehicles, real life CSI trucks, Snap-on® tool trucks and more. This is a rare opportunity to join our team!
We are currently seeking a full-time Project Engineer to work with salespeople, customers, and manufacturing through the design and build of our custom vehicles. This position is responsible for writing detailed specifications and pricing of various projects and then facilitate the production and delivery of products to customers. This includes but is not limited to sales support, engineering/design and coordination of purchasing, production, and delivery.
We offer health, dental, vision, life, short term disability, vacation, holidays, 401K, and much more! Details can be found at www.ldvjobs.com
Job responsibilities include:
- Provide support to Sales Personnel through sales process.
- Provide specifications and quotations to prospective customers.
- Review drawings with Mechanical Design department before sending to customer.
- Work with customers to identify needed functionality and requirements.
- Coordinate project activities with internal departments and third parties.
- Work with customers to determine what special equipment or specific needs they want to implement into the design of the vehicle.
- Bridge the gap between production and sales staff so both can understand the product the customer wants, the product to be produced and the price the customer can afford.
Requirements
Candidates should have these qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification; or 3-4 years related experience.
- Background in medium duty vehicles is preferred.
- Mechanically and/or electronically inclined.
- Experience in automotive or vehicle systems is a plus.
- Knowledge of radios, satellite and other communication systems a plus.
- Must be detail oriented, self-directed, motivated and able to meet deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must be proficient in Word and Excel.