Project Engineer I/II
About The Position
SMC, Ltd. is a globally recognized supplier to the medical market, with locations throughout the world. The Project Engineer participates in developing new projects with the SMC project team, from quotation support through equipment and manufacturing-process development and validation, and successful transfer to manufacturing. The role researches, designs, and develops project elements such as tooling, processes, automation, fixtures, and secondary equipment, working with internal and external resources. It manages projects to meet customer quality and financial deliverables, uses project management techniques, and serves as a technical resource for customers. The position also provides technical support in manufacturing, secondary operations, validations, and related areas; supports assembly testing, testing and DOE objectives, validation documentation, Device Master Record development, and current internal documentation and systems at release to manufacturing. After release, the engineer continues to support projects and solve problems as needed. The position requires a safe-work focus and compliance with company safety policies. The work typically involves frequent computer use, occasional movement around the workplace and lifting or transferring items up to 30 pounds, occasional exposure to machine-shop hazards, and occasional travel by air or car.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Automation Engineering and 2 years of related experience, or a two-year post-high-school diploma and 6 years of related experience.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including written communication.
- Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods, including workflow, layout, assembly, and production equipment.
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
- Demonstrated ability to work as a team player.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Working knowledge of 3D CAD software.
Nice To Haves
- SolidWorks experience.
- Previous leadership experience.
- Experience in the medical device industry.
- Previous experience with lean manufacturing concepts.
Responsibilities
- Research, design, and develop project elements—including tooling, processes, automation, fixtures, and secondary equipment—with internal and external resources.
- Manage projects to meet customer deliverables and quality and financial requirements.
- Apply project management techniques with internal and external teams and act as a technical resource to customers.
- Provide technical support in manufacturing, secondary operations, validations, and related industry areas.
- Ensure appropriate assembly testing to support thorough development and a robust manufacturing process.
- Determine testing and Design of Experiments (DOE) objectives and resolve issues identified.
- Write or review project validation reports and summaries.
- Develop the Device Master Record (DMR) and ensure internal documentation and systems are current at Release to Manufacturing (RTM).
- Provide internal project support after RTM and problem-solve as needed.
- Maintain a safe work environment by following company safety policies and procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Benefits
- Clean, climate-controlled environment.
- Stable schedule.
- Paid holidays and PTO.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Promotional opportunities.
- Training and career growth programs.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Amazing co-workers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
