Project Engineer

Fairbanks Morse Defense

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or equivalent.
  • Experience with diesel generator sets, including operations and troubleshooting.
  • Knowledge of ABS rules, USCG ACP, and MIL-SPECs for marine diesel engines.
  • Experience in fluid system design and component selection.
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Proficiency in 3D/2D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Familiarity with systematic problem solving and risk management tools.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Must qualify for a Government Security Clearance, with active Secret clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary technical liaison with customers.
  • Understand and manage the scope of engineering work for project deliverables.
  • Lead the documentation process for product and project materials.
  • Justify and communicate engineering decisions for project adherence.
  • Coordinate the completion of design changes via the PDM system.
  • Ensure compliance with contract specifications during customer meetings.
  • Drive design improvements and cost reduction initiatives for obsolete components.
  • Support production and testing through problem-solving and corrective actions.
  • Write test reports to validate compliance with procedures.
  • Collaborate on specification reviews and engineering work estimations for new sales.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunities to engage directly with customers and suppliers.
  • Professional growth potential through diverse project responsibilities.
  • Involvement in innovative diesel engine designs and improvements.
  • Flexibility and opportunities for travel to customer sites.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Project Engineer will focus on diesel engine and generator set system and component design and test, while supporting these projects from the technical proposal stage through commissioning in the customer facility. This position reports to Fairbanks Morse's Senior Engineering Manager and works closely with engineering, quality, program management, purchasing, operations, and external customers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities
  • Be the primary technical interface with the customer.
  • Understand the contract scope of engineering work to track, prioritize, coordinate, and execute engineering deliverables.
  • Lead the development, release, and maintenance of product & project documents (system schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, reports, etc.).
  • Justify, document, and communicate engineering-based decisions to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Complete engineering releases and changes through the PDM system, including providing inputs and guidance to Design/Drafting group to complete required drawings.
  • Meet with internal and external customers and suppliers to review contract status, review design & test documents, and resolve contract specification/scope of work.
  • Complete design & qualification work to replace obsolete components and to complete product improvements & cost reductions.
  • Support engine production and test with problem solving, root cause analysis, disposition of non-conformance, and executing corrective actions.


  • Write and release test reports demonstrating compliance with customer approved test procedures, including documentation and justification of all deviations.
  • Assist Technical Support with existing installations and programs
  • Support new engine sales and upgrade proposals, including specification reviews, compliance matrices, and estimating engineering work.


Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or an equivalent degree.
  • Strong preference for diesel generator set knowledge and experience, including operation, troubleshooting, ABS rulesets, USCG ACP, and MIL-SPECs related to marine diesel engines.
  • Strong preference for fluid system design and component selection experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
  • Preference for systematic problem solving and/or risk management tools including but not limited to 8D/Red X/A3, FMEA/FMECA, Lean/Six Sigma, etc.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers.
  • English technical proficiency required. Technical proficiency in French, German, or Danish a plus.
  • Must be able to qualify for Government Security Clearance as required. Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.
  • This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Travel: 0-10% of time (varies)-

Language: English

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.

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