Associate Project Engineer

Kirby Risk•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in electrical wiring, control panel, and mechanical manufacturing, is seeking an Associate Project Engineer. This role involves reading and translating blueprint information and/or visual aids to assemble and test technical assemblies. The Associate Project Engineer will assemble electric control panels to customer prints and specifications, use standard panel assembly tools, read prints and a tape measure (metric and English), and apply tools from Lean Manufacturing to solve problems and improve operations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a technical field or 3+ years of relevant work experience
Basic understanding of manufacturing business operations and processes
Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal
Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; MS Office; knowledge of CAD or wire harness software
Exhibits professionalism when representing the company in all communications with internal and external customers and vendors
Read and interpret a blueprint and/or wire schematic
Ability to push, pull, or carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to stand and work with arms at or above shoulder height for extended periods
Ability to perform essential functions of the role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels including high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversations

Nice To Haves

Can wire electrical panels or control panels?
Experienced with hand tools?
Able to read and interpret blueprints?

Responsibilities

Assemble electric control panels to customer prints and specifications
Use standard panel assembly tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, wire strippers, etc.)
Read prints and a tape measure (metric and English)
Apply tools from Lean Manufacturing to solve problems and improve operations