Project Engineer

TVH • Olathe, KS

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Project Engineer performs detailed design work and analysis, leading to a complete product definition package (detailed part, assembly drawings and BOM’s). Duties will also include some reverse engineering of existing components and or products.

Requirements

• Must possess a Technical Degree (eg: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering)
• Must demonstrate proficiency using CAD or evidence of certified training completion
• Must demonstrate advanced proficient knowledge of metals, alloys, and plastics as well as machining, welding, casting, and molding processes.
• Must possess machinist experience / training, or experience in the use of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators)
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver quality work within specified timelines
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrates proficiency using Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Hangout, Sheets, Drive)
• Demonstrates a passion for new technologies and ability to effectively adapt to change
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Demonstrates a proven track record in effectively driving tasks and priorities for overlapping projects and meeting deadlines in a consistent, complete, accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be team oriented, possess a positive attitude and collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical knowledge (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Reverse Engineering: Determining the exact dimensions and hardness of sample OEM parts using calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and Rockwell testers to recreate them as accurate CAD drawings.
• Detailed Analysis & Design: Performing physical, chemical, and structural analysis on new or redesigned assemblies to make formal engineering and design recommendations.
• CAD Modeling & Drafting: Creating complex, detail-level CAD models and drawings from sketches, equations, or imported data; ensuring all drawings follow ANSI standards and signing the "Checked By" box after review.
• Prototyping & Validation: Arranging the creation of prototype parts and tooling; building or coordinating prototype assemblies, and performing design validation and testing.
• Item & Materials Management: Creating accurate Parts Lists and furnishing Purchasing with prototype and fully released Bills of Material (BOM) for assigned commodities.
• Quality Management & Troubleshooting: Performing prototype assembly tasks and investigating manufacturing or Quality Assurance (QA) problems; rendering expert technical opinions to management as needed.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Sales to coordinate special orders and answer technical parts questions; developing strong working relationships with QA, Procurement, and all phases of Warehouse Operations.
• Supplier & Customer Relations: Interacting with personnel across all departments, visiting customers or suppliers at their facilities, and representing the company at industry trade shows.
• Reporting & Compliance: Preparing monthly progress reports on active engineering projects and strictly following company operational and accounting policies.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%
• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses
• On-site restaurant, café, pre-school, fitness/social area, employee gardens and more.
• Health and Wellness program and on-site facilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree