Project Engineer

Company: Sensory Analytics
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working with customers and cross functional departments, the Project Engineer is responsible for the coordination, project management and customer interface for current and future production and development of SpecMetrix systems to ensure on-time delivery and high customer satisfaction.The Project Engineer will help gather and prioritize inputs from customers, sales support team and company management to support new product and new feature developments, provide milestone timelines, drawing packages and technical inputs to sales and customer support related technical inquiries, and to help support production with Bill of Materials (BOM) completion and to manage internal technical requests to a timely completion.The Project Engineer is also involved with new product design and development teams, analysis of design feasibility, providing documentation inputs, drawing updates and meeting directly with customers on new designs, applications or plant visits.Essential Functions:

• Assist in new product development processes in conjunction with sales, service and engineering teams
• Support, document and help manage hardware, automation, and integration projects
• Help finalize technical specifications and quotation templates for current and new company products
• Analyze and help to prioritize internal team and customer-requested engineering modifications
• Regularly update company team members and customers on project status and completion dates
• Create selected drawings, 3D and 2D models for customer use and selected presentations
• Create and expand modern CAD Library of existing and new products using Solidworks, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Review and approve designs and technical data of team members, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices
• Create accurate and complete drawing packages for outsourced products to provide suppliers
• Provide drafting, quality assurance and support assistance to other internal teams
• Provide positive guidance and support to the production team as needed
• Assist production and sales team at selected customer demonstrations or engineering meetings
• Discuss technical information and installation options with customers as requested by engineering, sales, quality or technical services team management
• Participate in the on-call rotation for customer and integrator support
• Contribute to and maintain an ongoing engineering priorities database with accurate completion dates
• Complies with all company policies and procedures, including FOD, 5S, and safety requirements
• Other duties as assignedCompetencies:
  • Ability to manage assigned projects from sales team hand-over through to commissioning, a "cradle to grave" approach
  • Ability to use basic precision measuring equipment, e.g., dial calipers, voltage meters, etc.
  • Very good organizational skills to ensure accuracy, neatness and project completeness
  • Very good communication skills and willingness to contribute as a team member
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently within production deadlines and time standards to meet production deadlines
  • Ability to contribute to team effort by maintaining a positive outlook and enthusiasm
  • Commitment to excellence and exemplary internal and external customer service
  • Proficiency in project management methods to create, maintain and communicate estimates, project schedules, reports, presentations and documents
  • Overall technical aptitude and ability to develop, read, and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, schematics, and models
  • Flexibility with changes in work requirements
  • Ability to stay focused and meet deadlines, which may require working extended hours
  • Attention to detail and excellent follow-up communication skills
  • Proficiency with commonly used applications: Microsoft Office, CAD (SolidWorks), PDM, ERP, PLC, MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.
  • Ability to work well in a team and with cross-functional team members
  • Positive approach and ability to take feedbackSupervisory Responsibility:This position has no supervisory responsibilitiesRequired Education, Certification, and Experience:
    • Bachelor of Science degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Etc.) AND
    • Minimum of 2 years of project engineering experiencePreferred Education, Certification, and Experience:
      • 2 years of experience working within an electrical or mechanical engineering group
      • Project Management Professional (PMP)
      • Experience with quality systems such as ISO 9000, TS16949, IATF16949, VDA, etc.
      • Knowledge of basic regulatory, OSHA and Environmental, Safety & Health (EHS) requirements
      • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing & Assembly methodsPhysical Demands:
        • May require lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying up to fifty (50) pounds
        • Standing up to eight (8) hours per day, or a combination of sitting and standing
        • Ability to hear and see, with or without the assistance of a device
        • Ability to read intricate, small, and detailed writing with or without the use of corrective lenses
        • Ability to support onsite customer and vendor visits
        • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time and sometimes at short noticeWork Authorization:
          • Must meet all regulatory requirements
          • Current and valid driver's license and ability to obtain a US PassportAAP/EEO Statement:An Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Disable/Veterans

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