Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical oversight and management of a project through the full product lifecycle, from assignment in development through manufacturing SPL (Scaled Product Launch). Project Engineers may be responsible for multiple Projects, largely dependent upon size and complexity, have a dotted line reporting to the assigned Program Manager, and a direct report to the Engineering Manager & Staff Technologist
Duties and Responsibilities
Team leader that demonstrates alignment with the Coghlin Companies core values and mission in their daily interaction and communication with team members and customers
Principal point of technical contact with customer, and responsible for building and maintaining quality relationships with key technical stakeholders
Participates in the generation of Statement of Work (SOW) and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for new opportunities, as well as for additional development phases for current programs and customers
Provides technical assessment and feasibility evaluation of conceptual designs, in conjunction with the Development Engineering Manager & Staff Technologist, and ultimately approves the design to move forward
Ensures adherence to CT’s design review process
Leads the creation of technical documents including the generation of Functional Requirements Document (FRD)
Assists the Program Manager in the development of the Project Plan for assigned projects at the start of each phase.
Ensures adherence to the approved contractual documents with regards to the defined tasks and deliverables in the SOW, and the effort estimations detailed in the WBS
Identifies required out-of-scope work and escalates to the Program Manager when tasks are tracking to exceed WBS estimates;
Generates and documents the plan and effort required for identified out of scope work activity and provides to Program Manager for submittal to the customer
Responsible for the technical management of a multi-disciplinary project team, including the quality of work delivered
Ensures team compliance with all required ISO systems and processes, including accurate time recording, and coordination of document change control
Maintains project status data by using CT supported tools and methodologies; encourages team collaboration and communication, and ensures that CT supported collaboration tools are properly utilized by team members
With assistance from the Development Engineering Manager & Staff Technologist, is accountable and responsible for all technical documentation generated throughout a project, including project plans, specifications, meeting notes, action items, engineering bills of material, analyses, prototype and test data, and any other project documentation in support of the PHF (Project History File) requirements per CT’s ISO process
Responsible for coordinating with Program Managers for identifying resource needs and allocation to project activities
Supports Program Manager in phase closeout review for analysis of delivery against plan. Generate recommendations to be considered for incorporation into next phase of activity for continuing improvement in performance against target metrics.
Qualifications
BS in an engineering/related discipline, MS preferred
5-7+ years of engineering product development experience; demonstrated success of managing complex projects from inception to commercialization; excellent systems engineering skills are a must
Strong skills in project management by influence rather than authority is crucial to this role
Experience in the technical management of cross-functional engineering disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, and software
Proficiency with MS suite tools, including Office and Project
Experience with ERP and PDM systems required, Experience with Epicor E10 and SolidWorks PDM a plus
Project management experience in a Time & Materials environment, executed to an approved statement of work
Experience with Agile project management techniques, and supporting software tools, a plus
Excellent written and communication skills, including experience presenting to customers
Working Environment
Generally works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting. Occasional travel required.
Physical Requirements
Interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting.
Must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone.
Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.