Project Engineer

TLC Electronics•St Paul, MN

About The Position

This position is required to assure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws, regulations and standards, good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations, ISO 9001, ISO 13485, government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes). The role involves managing multiple complex projects from inception to completion, communicating project development barriers, and creating supporting documents for manufacturability. It also includes assisting customers as a technical resource, supporting the Engineering Change Order (ECO) process, participating in pre-sales technical discussions, and validating manufacturing processes. The Project Engineer will also provide support for new product transitions to production and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Ability to stay organized, meet cost and time budgets on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to perform complex mathematical operations and interpret graphs.
Knowledge of mechanical parts/assemblies, mechanisms, wiring, connectors, etc.
Must excel at working in a team environment.
Established ability to participate as a team member or leader in cross-functional groups, including external customers.
Familiar with reading and interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications, and electro-mechanical product specifications.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office and an ERP system.
Use tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to gather, analyze and present data.
Minimum BA/BS in Engineering, technical field, or combination of education and equivalent successful experience in a similar role.
Experience with drafting software such as AutoCAD Fusion or Visio.
Strong background in assembly processes and manufacturing flow.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience as an engineer at a manufacturing facility.
ECI M1 experience.
Additional experience with wires and cable harnesses.
Ability to diagnose and repair equipment failures

Responsibilities

Manage multiple complex projects from inception to completion
Communicate barriers of project development; lead time, technical issues, tooling/equipment, ect. to customers and internal stakeholders
Quote and track engineering hours for development projects
Create supporting documents for manufacturability of product; product specifications, quality plans, work instructions, ect.
Validate manufacturing process and labor standards for new products
Draft validation reports for customer approval
Assist with tooling and fixture design and creation
Assist with building prototypes, QRM builds, and testing of engineering products
Assist customer as a technical resource
Aid in bringing conceptual ideas to a producible product
Identify manufacturing issues with proposed designs and specifications
Work with suppliers to specify appropriate components
Support Engineering Change Order (ECO) process
Review and act on ECO requests
Update documentation and ERP with requested changes
Review prints to ensure manufacturability and component compatibility
Participate in pre-sales technical discussions with customers
Provide component cross options to the company's distribution lines
Help build strategic relationships with customers
Gather information to estimate costs related to the product
Quote Support
Review customer prints and specifications
Develop cost estimates for new opportunities, as well as assist in cost accuracy in product requotes
Identify large sales opportunities and provide insight on future manufacturing resources needed to meet customer requirements
Validate manufacturing process and time standards before releasing project to Production Team
Help ensure a seamless transition of new products to production
Receive feedback from Production Team on process improvements
Other duties as assigned.