Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer Activities 

• Complex customer engagement (internal and external customers) 

• Written and verbal communication internally and externally 

• Create, complete, and manage New Product Development project schedules (Gantt charts) 

• Resource & Milestone planning 

• Support Senior Director, Chief Engineer and Program Managers in tracking budgets and forecast to complete (on time, on budget)  

• Engineering Change Request and Notice (ECR/ECN) coordination and some processing. 

• Risk Management, matrix, mitigation 

• Manage multiple projects concurrently 

• Principal contact for design engineering for internal cross-functional meetings 

• Communication with external customers to cover control of order changes technically; assurance that test and quality standards are achieved; interface with the customer in drawing and document information exchanges; review of contract specifications and communication of the requirements 

• Supports updates to department metrics as assigned 

• Assist the development of project engineering and management processes 

• Experienced in project engineering in a manufacturing environment with at least moderate understanding of manufacturing processes, design engineering best practices, logistics, and leadership skills that favor positive motivation 

• Limited Design Engineering work as assigned, including technical papers, calculations and analysis, and models/drawings depending on need and current skillset. May also provide technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals 

• The senior project engineer can be a technical leader on a New Development Project, working with the design engineers conducting the detailed execution and in constant coordination and communication with the Senior Director of Engineering 

• All other duties as assigned   

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities 

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with strong, pro-active communication with management on task or project progress, challenges, solutions, and requests for support 

• Self-starter, organized, thorough and meticulous, able to work under pressure to ensure quality and delivery, but quality over delivery if any compromise cannot be avoided despite schedule pressure 

• Skilled at project engineering with interpersonal skills - – PMBOK techniques a plus 

• Significant knowledge and understanding of standard manufacturing concepts, practices, and procedures 

• Resourceful and well organized 

• Ability to lead a New Product Development project and effectively work in a cross-functional team 

• Technical Writing – Procedures, Results, as assigned 

• Dedicated to high degree of accuracy 

• Ability to perform in an ambiguous environment 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access) 

• Previous experience with Integrated Project Teams is a plus 

• Valve design familiarity a plus, but manufacturing environment experience required 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with at least five years’ relevant experience. Valve, regulator, fluid mechanics/control related coursework/education will be additional qualification, will consider work experience in lieu of degree. 

• PMP Certification a plus, but not required, but must have working knowledge of PMBOK at minimum. 

Other 

• U.S. Citizen 

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