Project Engineer II

ITW•Eden Prairie, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Smart people. Smart ideas. Smart choice. A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth. Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally. Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries. By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.

Requirements

2 years of project management experience or BS degree in Engineering or related field
Mechanical/Structural/Hydraulic experience
Ability to travel up to 25%, domestic and international

Responsibilities

Serves as the overall project manager and is responsible for all parameters of project performance (cost, technical performance, schedule, and customer satisfaction) and all the phases from pre-sales support, order confirmation, project definition, manufacturing process to project closure.
Plans, coordinates, and effectively monitors and controls project’s technical and financial progress.
Assigns resources for the designing, engineering, system checkout, and performance testing involved with the project.
Tracks, monitors, and maintains project vendors, parts, and materials.
Leads meeting cadences with internal project resources, external vendors, and customers.
Develops and modifies project schedules, tracking programs, and custom tools for organization and monitoring fast paced and non-linear projects.
Establishes reliable sold-cost estimate.
Creates and delivers formal technical presentations to both external customers and internal management related to job function, program status, or future technical direction.
Maintains a working knowledge of applicable MTS product line.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.