Full Job Description
Exempt: Yes
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
Responsible for planning and executing moderately complex R&D engineering projects involving product or process development, testing, analysis, and improvement. Applies engineering principles to solve technical problems, supports project objectives and timelines, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to transition concepts into practical solutions.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent required.
2+ years of related experience and/or education required.
Must have thorough understanding of company processes and appropriate technical knowledge, or experience in the same industry.
Knowledge of project management principles and budget management required. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work productively with customers.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Frequently interacts with supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible for managing multiple projects to support one or more product line departments.
2. Performs as an individual contributor to define, monitor and report project status.
3. Collects project related information from various internal resources.
4. Responsible for developing project proposals including the documentation of process flow requirements and capital expenditure justification (ROI) calculations on specific projects.
5. Performs cost estimating and internal design conceptualizations to present alternatives to management personnel.
6. Under supervision will recommend, and test new products, materials and/or designs.
7. Under supervision coordinates the development of new suppliers and assist them in meeting quality standards that will fulfill product line requirements.
8. Under supervision establishes project objectives, budget requirements, timelines, and labor requirements based on division strategic plans.
9. Documents, reports and measures progress on budgets and timelines.
10. Provides a project summary report to management to implement findings.
Perform any other related duties as required or assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to talk or hear; regularly required to stand, walk, sit; occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The above statements are intended to describe the work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The duties and responsibilities of this position are subject to change and other duties may be assigned or removed at any time. This position may require exposure to information subject to US Export Control regulations, i.e.: the International Traffic and Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be US persons within the meaning of US regulations.
