Director of Project Engineering

KI • Green Bay, WI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

KI is looking for a Director of Project Engineering to join our Design team at our corporate facility in Green Bay! The Director of Project Engineering, coordinates and manages the design engineering group for the company. As director of project engineering, they will oversee projects, and often conduct hands-on work for projects as well. They typically work with their engineering staff and have some interaction with customers, clients, and marketing. Working knowledge of many company departments are required to ensure a positive outcome for all projects. Working knowledge of continual improvement is part of each and every project and task.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Engineer in manufacturing and new product development.
• Two-to-five years working experience in multi-functional new product development team process.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in leading cross-functional development teams and dealing with multiple manufacturing facilities.
• Project management skills with ability to oversee/lead multiple product development projects.
• Interpersonal communication skills with ability to work with key personnel across multiple disciplines to accomplish personal objectives.
• Financial skills to develop and maintain project related expense and capital budgets as well as ensure economic feasibility of proposed projects.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and lead the activities of multiple project teams including project engineering.
• Responsible for product development projects' cost, schedule, and execution.
• Responsible for ensuring the economic feasibility and related manufacturing efficiency of a proposed design.
• Analyze financial information related to projects.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve all new product development-related procedures to best leverage our NPD engine.
• Manage Testing Programs.
• Manage testing related to GSA contract products and IFMA compliant products.
• Interact with outside consultants on new product development.

Benefits

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Competitive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• A 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days, & Holidays
• Wellness Resources: Access to an on-site fitness center, fitness reimbursement program, and on-site nurse.
• Onsite Café
• Employee Product Discounts
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Full Benefits Package: Includes life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director