Project Engineer (Electronics Manufacturing)

*Summary* The Project Engineer will be the primary point of contact for key customer accounts on all engineering projects. They will act as the liaison between the customer, US and Global sites, Project Manager, suppliers, and all technical disciplines involved. Additionally, they will also support the Group Engineering Team and local departments and ensure that all projects are completed according to plan. *Essential Duties & Responsibilities* * Establish relationships with key customer contacts * Understand all customer priorities and efficiently communicate them back to project teams * Manage and monitor project schedule by studying project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements * Conduct on-site visits to customer and other locations as needed * Develop and drive improvement within engineering practices and processes * Collaborate with other internal and external teams and departments including design engineering team to ensure the highest level of manufacturability for all products * Assist in quotations for new opportunities * Schedule project/engineering tasks and deliver to agreed timeframes * Lead weekly update meetings to present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to internal/external customer * Support the Group Engineering and US team in the implementation and management of a variety of projects –NPI, Change Control, and Customer Quotes * Determine project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards * Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates * Maintain project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving any problems * Support the design change process to ensure timely delivery of controlled design change * Support the implementation and embedding of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process * Analyze data for assigned projects and other projects to support informed decision making * Develop processes and define process maps to support engineering projects * Encourage and pioneer a culture of continuous improvement * Perform other project-related functions such as reviewing and writing reports and weekly meeting notes * Other responsibilities as assigned *Other Duties* * Ensure that company services are of the highest quality and meet with both customers and group requirements * Comply with all company Group policies and procedures * Complete scheduled annual performance and development plans with manager * Always display a “can-do” attitude * Treat everyone with dignity and respect * Utilize the CI board to offer continuous improvement ideas * Ensure 5s standards are always met * Promote open communication * The Quality Policy of company states the highest degree of commitment to satisfy customer requirements. Quality is each employee’s responsibility. Employees must be focused on continuous quality improvement for products and services, while being fully compliant to the Company Quality Management System. * Responsible for a safe work environment; identify any risk of slips, trips and hazards, and report accidents and near misses *Qualifications:* * Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering or other engineering/electrical discipline (or equivalent) * 5+ years’ experience working in manufacturing environments including experience in a “hands-on” low to medium volume assembly process improvements and practical quality improvement implementation * Lean Tools / Six Sigma Problem Solving experience * Understanding of product data management system and ERP * Core Tools – APQP, PPAP experience * Proficient with Microsoft Office products * Must be authorized to work in the U.S. *Key Skills:* * Relationship building skills * Requirements Analysis * Design Skills * Project Management * Manufacturing Methods and Procedures * Process Improvement * Technical Understanding * Documentation Skills * Safety Management * CAD * CAD/CAM Circuit Design *Key Attributes:* * Customer-driven attitude – eager to help the customer and provide the best service possible * Energetic and focused – highly motivated self-starter that delivers results on time and with high quality * Confident within scope of responsibility – takes the initiative to address challenges * Leadership – earns and maintains influence among peers and superiors; persuasive and understands the critical unique importance and value of the role * Credibility – viewed as valuable strategic member of the engineering team * Organized – can quickly separate the mission critical issues from the less important, is effective and efficient at marshalling multiple resources to get things done, is an effective process, workflow, and systems designer skilled with measuring and tracking progress *Physical Demands* MEDIUM (50 lbs. max. lifting with frequent lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.; frequent standing/walking) Job Types: Contract, Full-time Pay: $55,626.37 - $85,000.00 per year Schedule: * Day shift Application Question(s): * Do you have a Bachelors Degree? * 5days onsite position at Leetsdale, PA ? you fine with that? * Are you a US citizen or GC? * salary is 70k-85k with all the fulltime benefits you fine with that? Work Location: In person