Project Engineer

Company: UNISIG
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

The Project Engineer is accountable for the overall success of assigned projects to ensure early identification of potential challenges, adherence to appropriate production schedules, readiness for successful testing, run-off and installation and tracking and influencing profitability as well as product design. This position will interact with all departments and customers to ensure resources are applied properly and milestones are met. This position combines project management, customer interaction and mechanical design abilities to efficiently and effectively produce and deliver high quality machines, tools, automation, controls and services as well as training other engineers, internal staff and customers.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Position is a 60/40 project management/mechanical design blend.
  
• Coordinate the timely introduction of tooling discussions on each project to identify, select and procure appropriate tooling to ensure successful testing, run-off and installation.
  
• Conduct high-level project reviews with project teams to identify challenges early. Conduct project audits to ensure production goals, profit targets and deadlines are on target and met.
  
• Manage project schedules to identify conflicts/gaps. Recommend solutions/corrections to bring project in line with goals.
  
• Effectively troubleshoot mechanical and tooling issues that arise, both on the shop floor during testing/runoff and in the field at customer sites. Provide hands-on expertise and application of knowledge to generate solutions during customer interaction in their facility. Travel of approximately 10-15%, at times with short notice, both domestically and internationally required.
  
• Advise and assist department staff with schedule, tooling application and selection, customer interaction, debugging and testing and overall project management to drive towards successful project outcomes.
  
• Communicate design requirements to design staff for mechanical drawing and schematic creation. Check mechanical drawings and schematics for design intent and accuracy.
  
• Provide interface from engineering to sales by defining product specifications that meet the need of the customer while ensuring feasibility and manufacturability. Strive to maintain the goal of modularity and standards.
  
• Review job and component costs in MRP/ERP system and identify ways to reduce costs and delivery time. Conduct project cost reviews to identify future enhancements/cost reduction opportunities.
  
• Work with Materials group to maintain stocking program inventory levels with an understanding of product line design changes or sales programs that may alter decisions.
  
• Work with suppliers to understand cost and lead time changes that effect project cost and timing.
  
• Coordinate customer provided runoff material delivery. Actively participate in machine runoff, including operation of equipment, with customer through acceptance process.
  
• Understand and effectively utilize SolidWorks, AutoCAD, EPDM and Microsoft Dynamics.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering plus 5 years of experience in mechanical design (with a minimum of 2 years project management responsibility) with preference given to machine design related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
    
  • Interest in manufacturing and general understanding of machine shop practices with a strong mechanical aptitude.
    
  • Fit UNISIG Core Values: Driven to perform; Solve problems, don't create them; Strong individual who values a team; Desire to find what's next; Committed to detail and consistency
    
  • Experience in power transmission design, hydraulics, automation, machine tool fixture design, bearing selection, ballscrew selection, and tooling design will be given priority over other design experience.
    
  • Ability to combine judgment, knowledge and experience to develop and communicate clear, concise ideas, solutions and instructions.
    
  • Organized, detailed thought process.
    
  • Drive and tenacity to contribute to a continuous improvement culture.
    
  • Ability to work quickly and accurately.
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    
  • Proficient with SolidWorks and AutoCAD.
    
  • Understanding of effective use of software within Windows OS.
    
  • Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
    
    
    
    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
    
    
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    • Occasionally required to lift 25 pounds unassisted.
      
    • Occasionally stands and moves throughout shop.
      
    • Regularly sits throughout the day.
      
    • Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, reaches and carries.
      
    • Regularly utilizes depth perception, peripheral vision and close focus.
      
    • Regularly operates a computer and computer accessories.
      

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