Project Engineer 4

Project Engineer

The main function of a project engineer is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities across engineering-based projects. A typical project engineer is responsible for project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting.

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.

• Develop, track and manages project budget, project plans, timelines, and scope.

• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.

• May recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.

• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching, and advising.

• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements.

• Develop product rollout plans and procedures.

• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses.

• Ensure appropriate project management processes are being utilized.

• Review coverage files for assigned cases sent by CC.

• Join Command Center calls and advise on:

• Thruput concerns
• Capacity concerns
• Recovery plans
• Root cause

• Send Emerging Issue reports to senior leadership

• Lead and Maintain Assigned BTABs

• Update leaders on developing cases as issues progress

• Keep and maintain organized notes on all assigned CC cases

• Update and advise leadership on potential travel needs to support CC cases and BTABs

• Proven project management experience.

• People management and team building skills.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities.

• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.

• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles engineering and business functions.

• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.

• PMI or PMP certification preferred.

• 8-10 years of experience required

At eShocan, we connect talented engineering professionals with industry-leading automotive and manufacturing organizations. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to innovative manufacturing programs while advancing your career.