Senior Project Engineer

Job DescriptionTITLE: Senior Project EngineerDEPARTMENT: EngineeringJOB SUMMARY:Responsible for project team delivery including technical guidance and leadership. This includes design, research, prototyping, qualification and certification testing, engineering documentation, and process improvement. Creation and monitoring of project timelines. Responsible for work with engineers, technicians, purchasing, other personnel, and suppliers to meet project goals. Perform tasks as required to complete projects per planned budget and timing.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Establishes specifications, targets, and deliverables and maintains the product specifications from the reviews with all relevant parties (management, marketing, finance, engineering, manufacturing, quality, sales, etc.)Plans and directs the construction of prototypes to meet customer and company regulatory requirementsProject planning including Work Breakdown Structure, NPV, and Statement of Requirements, budgets, and maintenance of all project documents in accordance with the Product Development ProcessLeads project meetings, design reviews, and communicates results. Provides leadership for any assigned personnel including work assignments and performance reviews. Ensure components and assemblies adhere to applicable industry and business standardsEstablish test requirements, directs and supports testing of prototypes to verify reliability and performanceCreate test reports and analyze data to determine if design meets function and performance specificationsWork within specified budget guidelinesDetermine if parts meet minimum stress levels and regulatory compliance through test and analysisLead investigation of field problems and warranty issuesIdentify and select appropriate materials and manufacturing processesConfirm designs with engineering/purchasing teamResearch new technology, materials, and methods of developmentThoroughly understand and adhere to the department goals, objectives, and strategy Establish and maintain credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions Present and maintain positive morale amongst employeesPerform other projects and tasks as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Experienced working as an engineering professional in Powersports or a related industry preferredMinimum of 5 years experience in project and team leadershipAPQP based product development and launch experience preferredKnowledge of SolidWorks 3D CAD software preferredFlexible, energetic, forward-thinking, and creative with high moral and ethical standardsHigh analytical ability, good judgment, and strong organizational focusWell organized and self-directedFamiliarity with IC engines and their components Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashionExcellent verbal and written communication skills; working knowledge of computer applicationsB.S. in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related Engineering degreePHYSICAL AND PPE REQUIREMENTS:Employee is regularly required to:Stand, Use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls, Talk and hear, Walk, stoop, crouch and bend, Reach above shoulders, Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistanceClose vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perceptionMust comply with safety equipment standards; safety glasses, hearing protection, steel toed shoesTRAVEL:Travel is primarily local during the business day, some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required