Project Engineer

Veeco • Franklin Township, NJ

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About The Position

As a
Project Engineer, you will manage projects involving cross-functional teams focused on the delivery of a product through the design process and into a finished state for external customers. You will monitor the product/program/project from initiation through delivery, interfacing with customers on technical matters. You will organize interdepartmental activities ensuring completion of the product/program/project on schedule and within budget constraints. This position is in a matrix type of organization, where the position does not have responsibility for product development but does have overall product/program/project management responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• At least 5 years of manufacturing experience is required.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.
• Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
• Proven ability to manage projects or programs
• Process development and improvement in a team environment

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual ability in Chinese or Japanese Preferred
• Experience in MS Project, AutoCAD and Solidworks preferred.
• SAP experience preferred
• Solid knowledge in the Program Management process, Program Management accreditation a plus
• Previous large-scale high-tech equipment experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Acts as a collaborative partner with Planning, Supply Chain, Quality, Field Service, and Operations team to align and deliver products on time.
• Create and update detailed Gantt charts
• Identify and mitigate risk factors in engineering, operations, and manufacturing that may impact the achievement of on-time System/Tool delivery
• Direct and coordinate all activities necessary to complete assigned projects on time
• Interface with customers and provide status updates
• Act as the focal point for Marketing on project-related issues
• Prepare group work assignments and monitor progress
• Manage various project deliverables which will include system design, both Electrical and Mechanical
• Provide weekly status to Operations Management
• Drive process improvement, report execution against detailed plans, and ensure timely completion of objectives
• Conduct weekly ECO (Engineering Change Order) review with Contract Manufacturers for new and sustaining projects and provide an action plan to implement and cut-in

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Time
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life and Accident Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Remediation
• Emergency Travel Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level