Engineer II - Project

Metcut Research is a full-service firm with significant, world-leading experience in testing materials. We have been providing excellence in materials testing since 1948. For over 75 years, our expertise has propelled innovation across aerospace, space, transportation, energy, and medical industries.

Our people are at the heart of our success and the foundation of our strategy for the future. We believe that long-term, sustained success only results from investment in people. Each member of our workforce is an important financial stakeholder in our business. We know that it is our people who differentiate us in our chosen field of materials evaluation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Engineer II – Project (EII-P) is responsible for day-to-day tasks that focus on the planning and execution of test programs. An EII-P owns all aspects of a program’s scheduling, technical execution, communications (internal and external), and finances. EII-P ensures that programs progress in accordance with pre-established timelines, scope, and budgets.

Project Management Role:

• Possesses and effectively utilizes knowledge of testing specifications related to our services, material attributes including methods and equipment used to generate properties, and best laboratory practices by routinely being present and engaged with technicians on the testing equipment.
• Respond to incoming proposals by researching and developing quotations.
• Independently recognizes the need for and develops designs and plans for custom test fixturing and equipment creating complex CAD drawings (2D and/or 3D) with proper tolerancing.
• Produce the internal work instructions that detail how technicians and machinists will complete the necessary project tasks.
• Lead groups of associates to define and develop technical solutions that solve testing problems.
• Evaluate existing processes for engineering correctness and accuracy.
• Evaluate risk mitigation opportunities and develop contingency plans for events that can negatively impact services to clients.
• Proficient with data collection systems, creating automatic data processing tools, and creating graphical reports.
• Compile data and test results into databases and formal reports while analyzing data for accuracy and continuity.
• Own project financial matters by reviewing contracts, setting program budgets, detailing invoicing requirements, and producing periodic fiscal summaries and status updates.
• Develop expertise in at least one major service area of the company.
• Owns and drives process improvement tasks designed to broaden and elevate the value of our services.

• Customer Relationships and Communications:
• EII-P requires a working knowledge of our capabilities and leads client meetings.
• Build and strengthen relationships with multiple buying influencers in the customers organization including materials and process engineers, program managers, and buyers.
• Work with internal and external clients to establish mutual expectations regarding a program’s cost, technical scope, scheduled milestones, and communication plan.
• Advocate on behalf of our clients. Gain insights that evolve our services to meet their growing needs.

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD Software.
• Ability to lead topic discussions which require acute understanding or specialized knowledge.
• Ability to pay meticulous attention to all aspects of a situation or task.
• Maximum weightlifting requirement is 50lbs.
• Standing to sitting ratio is 30/70, respectively.

We welcome enthusiastic, dedicated, and innovative individuals with a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term and long-term disability, life and accidental death insurance, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, 401K match plan, bonus plan and paid vacation. We also offer challenging work and the opportunity to be a valued member of our growing and profitable team!

We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).