Principal Mechanical Engineer

Eckhart • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

Invio Automation is a provider of advanced automation solutions for markets including medical device and life sciences, renewable energy, mobility, logistics and fulfillment, and heavy industry. Its teams deliver R&D pre-validation services and custom-engineered automation solutions. The Principal Mechanical Engineer leads projects and engineering teams, manages customer requirements and expectations, and is accountable for quality, cost, and delivery. The role applies working knowledge of layout drawings, functional specifications, and engineering standards, and provides leadership for project and mechanical design work.

Requirements

• Four-year mechanical engineering degree from an accredited institution or twelve years of work experience.
• At least ten years of work in project management, schedule control, and financial tracking.
• At least five years managing multiple concurrent projects with defined leadership responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with business stakeholders in related industries.
• Experience and understanding of the full project or product lifecycle.
• Proficiency with project management tools and related technology.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, drive results, and anticipate and solve problems.
• Experience applying project management methodologies that mitigate risk for internal and external customers.
• Experience gathering requirements, conducting business analysis, and preparing documentation.
• Experience with coaching and team building.
• Ability to obtain project management professional certification(s).
• Professional, proactive, and positive approach with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to travel within the continental United States.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• SolidWorks proficiency.
• Ability to assess designs for function and compliance with established standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the successful completion of all projects.
• Guide machine concepts and take ultimate responsibility for designs.
• Assign projects and workload to Project Engineers.
• Build the Mechanical team and assist the Controls Manager with interviewing and building the Controls team.
• Set standards for Project Engineers and the Controls team.
• Lead and assist Project Engineers in establishing and maintaining project timing.
• Review project timing and invoicing at a high level each month.
• Manage customer scope of work and ensure contractual terms and conditions are met.
• Communicate out-of-scope requests promptly to customers using the ECO process.
• Establish and maintain project timing, financial information, and key milestones in the ERP system.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in support of customer expectations.
• Develop, maintain, and deliver progress reports for upper management reviews.
• Monitor and manage customer requirements, quality, cost, and timing for assigned projects.
• Manage project scope changes proactively, identify potential crises, and create contingency or recovery plans.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate assigned team members and establish accountability for their work.
• Act professionally and provide efficient service to internal and external customers.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and customers, orally and in writing.
• Travel within the continental United States.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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