Project Engineer

Usui International Corporation•Chesapeake, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

This role focuses on advanced project development under the guidance of Project Engineering Management and upper management. The Project Engineer will be responsible for preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables. This includes coordinating project activities with relevant departments and suppliers, communicating progress to customers and UIC Management, and procuring costs and lead times from vendors for products, making purchase orders as needed. The position also involves ensuring yearly budget restraints are maintained, proposing new purchases, and assisting with product development and communication with USUI Japan R&D Sales/Manufacturing/Quality. Additionally, the role requires creating work instructions, implementing training for supervisors and operators on new projects, entering new parts information into the UIC ERP (PLEX) system, arranging for prototype parts, and conducting packaging studies and proposals for customers.

Requirements

BS/BE in Engineering or related field (required)
Computer Skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
Drawing review experience and knowledge of GD &T
Knowledge and execution experience of Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plan
Ability to identify root cause of a problem, develop corrective action and lead the team resolution.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work with multiple projects concurrently.
Strong time management and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Previous project experience (at least 2-3 years) in research and manufacturing environment (preferred)
Experience work with automotive OEMs, and PPAP, Run at Rate

Responsibilities

Advanced Project development with direction from Project Engineering Manager/Upper Management
Prepare, Schedule, co-ordinate and monitor project timelines and deliverables.
Co-Ordinate project activities with all related departments/suppliers and communicate progress to customers and UIC Management.
Procure cost and lead times from vendors for related products and make purchase orders accordingly.
Ensure yearly budget restraints are maintained and propose new purchases when necessary.
Assist with product development and communication with USUI Japan R&D Sales/Manufacturing/Quality
Make work instructions and implement training to supervisor/operators for new project
Enter new parts information as directed in the UIC ERP (PLEX) system for production and prototype parts.
Make or arrange prototype parts
Packaging study and proposal to customer.