Job Summary:

The Project Engineer will coordinate and manage engineering and technical development projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees various aspects of workflow, staffing, budget allocation, and scheduling of the assigned project.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with project staff to create a strategic action plan and cost estimates of materials, time, labor, and other resources required to complete the project.
• Facilitates and contributes to the development of project plans and designs.
• Recommends and/or analyzes materials, equipment, and practices used in the project.
• Assesses the competence, capabilities, resources, and financial status of vendors.
• Supervises progress of development project.
• Compares the actual cost of development project to estimates.
• Collaborates with design group to change plans if problems arise.
• Analyzes equipment, systems, processes, and systems to identify modifications to improve efficiency, increase quality, and reduce costs.
• Prepares periodic progress and cost reports for leadership.
• Ensures compliance with codes, guidelines, best practices, and policies.
• Collaborates with the operations department to identify and troubleshoot problems.
• Collaborates with project engineers from other plants to share problems and solutions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Basic understanding of ISO 9000 design requirements.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in related engineering discipline required.
• At least eight years of experience in project management, engineering, systems design, or other related field, with at least three years of management experience leading multidisciplinary design teams required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.