Senior Project Engineer

Lincoln Industries•Lincoln, NE

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Engineer position is responsible for design for manufacture analysis and the development of components, tooling, and processes while integrating components into Lincoln Industries production systems. This position involves leading teams and managing projects to achieve rapid transition to production. This includes supporting the quoting process, project planning, requirements capture, concept generation, 3D modeling, engineering analysis, prototyping, sampling, process and tooling development, work instruction creation, operations support, technical management of suppliers, and conducting initial factory runs. The individual will also be responsible for completing technical documentation for production release and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submittits to customers. This position works closely with our Business Development, Strategic Accounts, Operations, Materials Management, Quality, and Sourcing groups. The position requires supplier and customer interaction.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.
Must be able to communicate technical details and summaries effectively to Lincoln Industries engineering and business leaders.
Must be able to communicate effectively to Lincoln Industries suppliers and customers.
Must be able to influence and lead cross-functional teams.
Use of MS Office Suite
Use of hand tools
Must be able to perform physical functions equivalent to Category C.
Personal Protective Equipment Required
Frequent Indoor Work
Machine Interfacing
Computer Interfacing
Hot Weather
Cold Weather
High Humidity Indexes
Dirty
Dusty
Chemical Exposure
Toxic Chemicals
Fire Hazards
Walking
Stooping
Bending
Reaching
Continuous Standing
Climbing (catwalk, steps, ladders, etc.)
Carrying < 50lbs.
Lifting < 50lbs.
Twisting
Turning
Pinching
Gripping
Squatting
Pushing < 50lbs.
Pulling < 50
Static Work
Working at Waist-Shoulder Level
Working Above Shoulder Level
Working In High Far (Reach) Position
Working Below Shoulder Level

Nice To Haves

Product, process and tooling development
Transition to production
Metal finishing
Stamping
Fixture design (racking, trimming, inspection, welding)
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma

Responsibilities

Product and/or tooling (fixtures and racks) design and development.
Drawing creation and interpretation utilizing 3D software (ProE and/or Solidworks) and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Knowledge of measurement equipment and methods: CMM, Faro Arm, datums.
Generation of PPAP documentation, gage R&R analysis, PFMEAs, capability analysis.
Technical support for manufacturing operations.
Requirements capture.
Creative concept generation.
Test plan generation and execution.
Root cause identification and technical problem solving.
Supplier/value stream management for samples, tooling, capability, builds, and services.
Technical project planning and management.
Leading teams to deliver results across multiple, concurrent projects.
Achieving results on time and budget while ensuring Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Great Place to Work.
Building and fostering positive working relationships with all internal and external customers.
Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries' Beliefs and Drivers.