Program Engineer

Saft America, Inc. • Cockeysville, MD

53d • $78,000 - $85,000

About The Position

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a program engineer, you will be responsible program execution including development and delivery of complex battery products in compliance with technical requirements, program schedule, and program budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
• Proven experience as a program engineer or a similar role (preferably 1-2 years of experience)
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• Familitarity within an engineering/manufacturing environment that uses lean and six sigma practices is highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Track and complete program tasks for development and manufacturing of complex battery systems from fast-paced development to production type programs.
• Learn project parameters to formulate appropriate responses to the client. This can be done by employing change management skills to identify scope creep, and by working directly with the PM and our contracts department.
• Contribute to program and participate in team settings.
• Analyze information/data to make sound day to day decisions. Escalate issues when appropriate.
• Assist the program manager with managing the product line.
• Working with engineering team to coordinate completion of new design tasks.
• Oversee fielding and processing of customer complaints and returns
• Interface with customers on technical topics.
• Assist engineering with troubleshooting batteries.
• Assist production with optimizing assembly and test processes.
• Improve front end and production processes as possible to streamline and automate
• Assist and backup the program coordinator with material and shipping activities.
• Document battery test and build processes
• Assemble prototype batteries

Benefits

• Whether you are just getting started or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package to include generous compensation based on market standards, healthcare, wellness, adoption assistance, discounted stock purchase, career development and recognition programs.
• Some of our superior benefits include parental (maternal and paternal) leave, 401K retirement contribution match at 7%, educational assistance (tuition reimbursement), Short-term Disability (STD), paid holidays, paid vacation, and paid employee referral award.

What This Job Offers

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