Mechanical Project Engineer
About The Position
The Mechanical Project Engineer will provide program leadership and gain exposure to product management through cross-functional quality initiatives. This role supports New Product Introduction (NPI) programs by assessing carry-over risks and potential product quality concerns. The engineer will analyze incoming warranty and field performance data to identify, contain, and resolve product issues, collaborating with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions and improve product reliability. The position also supports product issue management through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement efforts, contributing to analytics and AI development initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and visibility into product quality trends, and leveraging data insights to improve issue resolution processes and strengthen customer support outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Engineering.
- 2+ years of experience
- Strong Technical & Engineering Acumen
- Data Analytics & Business Intelligence (Power BI, Tableau)
- Product Quality & Issue Management
- Proven project management and leadership experience with the ability to manage multiple projects, lead cross-functional teams, and drive effective business decisions through cost, schedule, and performance trade-off analysis.
- Strong expertise in data analytics and visualization tools, including Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms, to support data-driven decision-making and performance monitoring.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical issues, prioritize actions, and drive customer-focused solutions in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and team leadership skills with a focus on delivering quality and business outcomes.
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
- Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to drive teams toward key project milestones and decisions.
- Experience with quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
- CPI Master, Six Sigma Black Belt, or Master Black Belt certification preferred.
- Engine design, development, and technical validation experience (DFMEA, DOE).
- Supplier relationship management and cross-functional stakeholder engagement experience.
- Proficient in Six Sigma DMAIC methodologies and problem-solving techniques.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects focused on resolving field product quality issues and improving customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with service engineering, platform, and design control teams to identify, analyze, and resolve product quality concerns.
- Drive cross-functional teams to develop and implement production and service solutions.
- Manage project communications and provide status updates to dealers and key stakeholders.
- Lead customer-facing commercial teams in developing product support programs and technical publications.
- Support continuous product improvement initiatives through effective issue resolution and stakeholder engagement.
- Ensure timely execution of corrective actions to enhance product reliability and field performance.
- Partner with service engineering and customer-facing teams to gather and assess customer feedback on product quality issues.
- Lead cross-functional teams through the DMAIC Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) process to deliver effective production and service solutions.
- Engage customers, dealers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to communicate project progress and results.
- Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to monitor product quality performance and identify trends.
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays per year
- 2 weeks of paid time off per year, the current year is pro-rated based on start date
- Access to the company’s medical insurance, including dental and vision
- Eligibility for life insurance and disability coverage for short or long-term disabilities or long- term care needs
- 401 (k) eligibility with employer contribution annually
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses up to a certain amount on a case-by-case basis
- Yearly bonus based on company performance
- Visa sponsorship for eligible and qualified individuals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
