Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

REPORTS TO

Engineering Manager

Exempt

Performs specialized engineering functions for the analysis, design and fabrication processes of various technical projects assigned. Analyzes and interprets complex customer specifications and is accountable for managing the required technical calculations and documentation in conformance with the company’s quality systems as documented. Performs project engineering activities related to planning, directing, reporting, fabricating, assembling, and testing of products and projects. Functionally is the main Technical Point of Contact accountable for all technical aspects of a project and works directly with the Project Manager and customers to execute the work.

Provides direction and mentorship to Design Engineers, Drafters, SME’s, and Design Interfaces (Sub-Vendors). This position can be responsible for handling novel Design Build, customer provided Build-to-Print designs, or both based on the candidate's background and experience.

• Generate novel concept designs to develop a preliminary Work Breakdown for the Engineering effort attributed to proposal inputs and product development.
• Upon Project award, collect project-based Design Inputs, Design Interfaces, and Quality Program Requirements and combine them into an Engineering Design Plan including a milestone schedule.
• Initiate and author a Functional Requirements Document in the absence of a project-based customer user requirement.
• Launch Engineering Kick-Off meetings with internal staff and project stakeholders to establish and communicate the project design tasks and resources based on the Engineering Plan.
• Establish, Organize and Control the Design Basis (collection of Design Inputs) using a Compliance Matrix spreadsheet.
• Coordinate engineering disciplines (Designers, Drafters, SME’s) and manage discipline interfaces (sub vendors, contractors) on a per project basis.
• Coordinate design reviews with project stakeholders and engineering staff, and provide technical verification as needed per the applicable quality requirements.
• Support the Project Manager by ensuring technical scope is properly implemented and progressing per the project schedule.
• Function as the technical lead in customer facing reviews and status coordination meetings.
• Review and disposition Design Change Notices, Non-Conformance Reports, Field Change Requests, and Supplier Deviation Requests.
• Manage technical scope changes and design deliverables under the company’s NQA-1 quality program.
• Assist the design teams as needed with 3D CAD, 2D drawings, and other design deliverables.
• Develops BOM’s, material consolidations, and oversees engineering procurement activities.
• Develops Production Travelers using software tools in conjunction with shop drawings and weld maps for fabrication.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and drafters.

• Review customer provided designs, specifications, drawings, inputs, and project engineering requirements for manufacturability and feasibility against ATG processes during the proposal phase.
• Upon Project award, collect project-based Engineering Requirements, Subcontractors, Manufacturing Requirements, and Quality Program Requirements and combine them into an Engineering Plan including a milestone schedule.
• Launch Engineering Kick-Off meetings with internal staff and project stakeholders to establish and communicate the project tasks and resources based on the Engineering Plan.
• Works with project teams and customers to ensure the products conform to customer requirements and meet customer needs.
• Plans and manages Engineering activities related to a project, including setting schedule milestones, review points, and critical path or long lead items.
• Develops BOM’s, material consolidations, and oversees engineering procurement activities.
• Develops Production Travelers using software tools in conjunction with shop drawings and weld maps for fabrication.
• Performs or oversees factory and site acceptance testing, including traveling to customer facilities when required.
• Specifies and quotes complex or non-stock items supporting procurement…