Lead Project Engineer, Track Tractor Platform

AGCO • Jackson, MN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The Platform Project Engineer is responsible for leading a design engineering team during NPI projects with a Farmer First mindset while focusing on exceeding customer expectations. Achieving this task can only be accomplished by partnering with a cross functional team comprised of like-minded experts from Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and suppliers to deliver industry leading solutions while maximizing customer value. The Platform Project Engineer must take a leadership role in the problem resolution process and be able to work effectively with individuals from all disciplines. Travel to foreign and domestic AGCO sites; dealers and customers may be required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience developing new agricultural or off highway equipment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with new product introduction processes and tools.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to lead and motivate a diverse team of professionals.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AGCO’s AMPIP process or similar phase gate NPI process.
• Experienced with Windchill and Creo by PTC.
• Project Management Professional certification.
• Working understanding of mobile machine electronics and CAN based networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Engineering project team using robust and consistent processes to achieve committed targets for projects.
• Develop multi-year project plans including schedules and budgets.
• Track project deliverables and expenses to ensure quality, financial, and time metrics are met.
• Coordinate use case analysis and new product specifications with the Design Engineering teams and align with cross functional departments.
• Conduct project control meetings and update project plans (schedule and budget estimates).
• Compile and present periodic project status reports to interdepartmental teams and management teams.
• Organize and facilitate design reviews as well as DFMEA sessions.
• Provide support for prototype and pre-series builds, lab and field validation, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate the development of initial project Bill of Materials and validation requirements.
• Develop and implement new processes to improve the timing, Quality, and cost of NPI projects.
• Communicate with Design Engineering sites in other countries to ensure global alignment.

Benefits

• Health care and wellness plans
• Dental and vision plans
• Flexible and virtual work options (where available)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering eligible employees the ability to purchase AGCO stock at a discounted price
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts
• Reimbursement for continuing education
• Life insurance and other supplemental insurance plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed