Project Engineer

Coghlin Companies

Project Engineer

Westborough, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.