Project Engineer

Kirby Risk • Lafayette, IN

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Kirby Risk Service Center, a division of Kirby Risk Corporation specializing in electrical wiring, control panel, and mechanical manufacturing, is hiring a Project Engineer in Lafayette, Indiana. The role works as part of a team and supports customers directly by providing solutions to manufacturing issues. The Project Engineer provides technical assistance in the design, assembly, and manufacturing of new products, and prepares new products for production using Lean Manufacturing and QS to maintain quality and repeatability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or technical field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Recognize the importance of developing and maintaining customer relationships.
• Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company.
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Computer skills and aptitude, including MS Office.
• Legal status enabling employment in the United States; sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of CAD or wire harness software.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with organizational leadership, internal customers, and external customers.
• Build customer products from prints.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Create product visual aids and work instructions for production associates.
• Design and write specifications for pre-production projects as needed.
• Develop customer relationships to uncover opportunities for additional projects.
• Collect and report customer comments and complaints.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key buying influences.
• Assist production associates with new builds.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time