Senior Project Engineer - Design

Purpose:

The Senior Project Engineer will oversee and manage design projects from conception to completion. Perform engineering duties in planning and designing products, automotive components, associated product tooling, and other mechanically functioning equipment. Working closely with our customer’s engineering departments as well as our own internal engineers and shop personnel is a necessity.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  

• 10 years of proven experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• 3 years in project/program management with exposure to external customers
• Previous experience in welding, assembly and coating operations
• Strong verbal and written skills, particularly in creating reports and specifications using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

·        CAD software experience is essential, SolidWorks is preferred. PDM experience is a plus

·        Desired experience in structural and/or weldment design

• Ability to manage multiple design projects and priorities simultaneously

·        Assist Program Managers in overseeing the engineering execution of projects

·        Manage technical development, scheduling, and resolve engineering issues

·        Perform complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks 

·        Utilize Solidworks and related CAD software to develop part and assembly models

·        Generate manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and technical documentation for production

·        Release engineering data to document control

·        Perform peer review of drawings and design releases

• Review product design for compliance with related specifications, company standards and customer contract requirements
• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements
• Provide technical assistance for production support
• Collaborate with Manufacturing/Weld Engineering for design of fixtures and tooling
• Study manufacturing processes to determine application of product and best way to be built considering cost and efficiencies

·        Integrate engineering best practices across the organization

• Perform additional duties as requested and assigned