Project Engineer, Quality Engineering

Are you in the engineering technology field? Would associates and colleagues describe you as a high‑tech, project-driven, high‑touch thinker and enthusiast? Do you get excited about increasing performance and efficiencies? Have you several years of experience as an Engineer in Body‑In‑White projects? If so, then the Project Engineer position with VDL Steelweld, USA headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan may be something for you.

Our project engineers are responsible for the realization and oversight of technically complex projects. They oversee various aspects of workflow and assist project management with budget allocation as well as scheduling for assigned projects.

VDL Steelweld is a diverse, versatile, international company established in 1965 actively involved in Automated Production Systems, Special Products, Automated Guided Vehicles and Parking Systems. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands with branches in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, China and we are not done yet! Our primary competencies include processing, designing, producing and installing robotic production systems offering a wide range of handling, assembly and joining technologies for industrial applications.

We are a first‑tier supplier for car manufacturing OEMs around the world. Our product lines are as varied and diverse as our people. We produce products, ranging from complex mechatronic systems to robotics to large welded constructions. Together with more than 500 high‑energy, motivated staff members, VDL Steelweld delivers projects, products and services to satisfied customers across a wide variety of industries all around the world.

As with our Global counterparts, VDL Steelweld USA’s corporate philosophy embodies a long‑term relationship focus that offers innovative, cutting‑edge, automated production lines and system solutions for our customers.

• 4‑year degree (Engineering Discipline preferred but experience in lieu of degree will be considered)
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of operational experience but more is better

• Required software packages and tools (Office, 2D & 3D design software, customer‑specific software)
• Standards and Customer specifications
• Statutory guidelines and regulations (CE/UL)
• Safety issues and ergonomics
• Joining techniques:
  Spot welding, arc welding, sealing, riveting, robotic applications, etc.
• Global knowledge of the other professional fields in order to guarantee integral optimization.
• Clear communication in English (Written and spoken)
• Communication and social skills and their application in practice
• Following up with suppliers in the areas of engineering, delivery and quality.
• Evaluating supplier quotes in terms of engineering, content, price, and delivery.

• Release of technical/deliverables such as layouts, sequence sheets, cylinder/switch layouts, etc.
• Approval, Rejection, and release of designs and purchase elements including technical release of order forms after assessment of all technical specifications.
• Providing technical advice to the project team.
• Taking measures to prevent any overrun of the schedule.
• Evaluation of delivered tooling and purchase elements to determine adherence to specification

• Project team members in exchange of information, discussing work orders in terms of scope, price and delivery time.
• Construction team members and internal inspection bodies regarding the work
• The project manager and Engineering in terms of discussing the progress of the work and reports
• Engineering team leader/Project Manager regarding reports which are sent directly to customers and suppliers and regarding progress on work
• Customers as determined by Project Manager
• Employees at overseas branches
• Suppliers regarding major purchases for project.

• Presentable, proactive, initiative taker and independent
• Constructive and analytical insight, is able to set priorities, is able to delegate work.
• Good communication and organizational skills. Can make clear reports.
• Cost and quality awareness, strives to achieve common project…