Project Engineer

Linacast•Auburn, IN

12d

About The Position

The Project Engineer serves as the key customer contact, develops a clear understanding of customer requirements and scope of work, and liaises with suppliers and internal departments to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer quality standards. The role provides guidance and support to other engineers and participates in launch audits with Auburn’s Quality department. The Project Engineer takes new products from concept through production, leads APQP activities and project teams, coordinates technical specifications and supplier development, and tracks project schedules, budgets, and status. The position also supports process development, quotation preparation, equipment sourcing and approval, documentation control, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

A college or university degree in Engineering.
Completion of program management courses or related career experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a machining or manufacturing environment.
Ability to write technical proposals and present findings as required.
Strong presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience using statistical analysis and computer-assisted design programs.
Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

Take new products from concept through production.
Track program elements to ensure budgets and timing commitments are maintained, and communicate program status changes to stakeholders.
Identify sources for capital equipment.
Obtain supervisor buy-off of equipment.
Lead APQP teams and activities.
Lead technical component specification, sourcing, and supplier development.
Participate in continuous improvement efforts based on internal and external performance indicators.
Specify special tools and fixtures where required.
Estimate cycle times for each process operation.
Prepare quotations.
Maintain control of customer drawings and revisions.
Ensure processes can produce parts to specifications.
Modify processes and update relevant documentation as required.
Create and maintain schedules to track process and project progression.
Lead and coordinate project teams, including engineers, production employees, maintenance personnel, contractors, and others as required.
Serve as the key customer contact and clarify customer requirements and scope of work.
Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to customer quality standards.
Provide guidance and support to other engineers.
Participate in launch audits with Auburn’s Quality department.