PROJECT ENGINEER

Tech Ord•Clear Lake, SD

34d•$67,000•Onsite

About The Position

Project Engineer (Electrical/Mechanical Engineer) Reports to: Project Engineering Manager Work Location: Clear Lake, SD Functional Area: Project Engineering Required Travel: none Exempt Status: Exempt Salary Range: $67,000+ year/DOE Schedule: 9/80 Tech Ord also offers a commuter cost sharing program and a full-time 2026 New Hire Incentive - $1000 Job Summary: The Project Engineer will be responsible for the technical management of products, processes, and schedule impacts.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States (ITAR restrictions).
Must be at least 18 years of age to work at this facility.
Must be eligible to possess explosives under the Safe Explosives Act of 2003 (as amended) as required by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for all employees of Tech Ord.
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from a college or university (i.e.: mechanical, electrical, or chemical). Three to five years related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of failure analysis techniques and tools.
Ability to conduct Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA)/Process Failure Mode Effect Analysis (PFMEA) preventive activities.
Experience and/or exposure to an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated work environment preferred.
Experience with ammunitions, arms and explosives design and/or development for Department of Defense (DOD) preferred.
Ability to interface with customers effectively and efficiently through various communication means: verbal, written, presentation-style and onsite visits.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes.
Understanding and application of ISO requirements upon hire.
Ability to work effectively with other employees as part of a team.
Ability to multi-task in support of end-result/goal.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to set and establish priorities.
Ability to communicate and document effectively in English.
Function Specific RCRA training upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years related experience and/or training preferred
Experience and/or exposure to an OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated work environment preferred.
Experience with ammunitions, arms and explosives design and/or development for Department of Defense (DOD) preferred.

Responsibilities

Creates, reviews and revises technical data packages.
Performs analysis of product and/or process design to be implemented in production.
Utilizes a variety of computer-based systems in performing functions.
Writes procedures and work instructions for Production to perform and assists with training.
Conducts Process Hazard Analysis as assigned or needed.
Reviews customer contracts to determine product specifications and/or needed details.
Upon hire, works with others in the bid proposal process and its activities to secure customer sales.
Participates in, even leads, the Corrective Action Request process with other support groups.
Responsible for maintenance activities at the facility that could generate hazardous waste and other environmental management responsibilities.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.