Job Information
Progressive Machine & Design LLC Project Engineer I in Victor, New York
Project Engineer I
Location Victor, NY
Number of Openings 1
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Open Date 8/12/2024
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
Shift Days
Description
SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Range: $95,000 - $115,000/year
The Project Engineer I is responsible for all mechanical engineering aspects of a project from start to finish. Responsible for ensuring the technical solutions on a project will meet the project requirements including project scope, project metrics, budget, and schedule. Lead, guide, and direct a team of mechanical engineers on the project to ensure project goals are met.
Primary Function and Scope:
Researches and analyzes data including customer request for quote, customer specifications, and PMD’s proposal to develop or determine feasibility of design or application.
Concept layout of complete system and capitalize on common design for efficiency.
Work within time constraints, schedule constraints, and overall machine budget constraints.
Work in a collaborative environment to make sure the designs developed are the most cost effective and will meet the customer requirements.
Develop a plan to meet the project schedule and budget. Collaborate with the engineers to provide accurate ETC and completion dates.
Determine and provide job breakdown (WBS) to Project Manager.
Manages design budgets and scheduling for project. Reviews and reallocates resources with input from the Mechanical Engineering Manager as needed.
Act as the Project Engineer for projects ranging from $100K - $5M.
Develop/review concepts to confirm the design will meet required performance metrics including cycle time, yield, uptime, CPK and Gage R&R.
Develop timing chart to ensure contracted cycle time can be maintained.
Design mechanisms, stations, machines using 3D modeling software (SolidWorks).
Specifies and obtains competitive quotes from multiple vendors for major purchased components.
Compare quotes received to project budget identifying discrepancies and communicate those discrepancies to Project Management for resolution.
Create detailed fabrication drawings for all custom designed parts.
Create detailed assembly drawings identifying each individual component.
Create a complete Bill of Material for each design/station.
Release completed designs to Project Management
Supports fabrication, assembly, debug, and validation activities to ensure design conforms to customer requirements and specifications.
Observe safety procedures.
Other Duties:
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Any other task assigned by management within scope of position, federal and state regulations.
Position Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience.
5 years’ experience in designing automated assembly equipment.
General knowledge of manufacturing process preferred.
Proficient in Solidworks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of GD&T and EPDM.
In depth knowledge of automated assembly and test machines, including power and free, dial, synchronous systems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Effective verbal and written communication.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures.
Ability to present technical solutions to others with varying levels of technical understanding.
Ability to write technical specifications and summaries.
Ability to calculate engineering formulas including deflection, moment of inertia, stress, along with applying concepts of algebra and geometry.
Organized
Detail oriented
Ability to work independently and to collaborate on a team.
Creative/Innovative
Time management skills
Ability to take direction
Reliable
Approachable
Willing to mento new department members.
Strong skills in conceptualization, problem solving and debug procedures.
Able to critique and improve concepts for complex automated systems.
Ability to apply mechanical engineering principals.
Ability to interpret instructions which are written, oral or drawn.
EOE Statement Our company is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity with respect to all employees and applicants for employment. This policy prohibits discrimination against all legally protected classes including, but not limited to: race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, military status or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, domestic victim status, or any other status protected by law.
Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at http://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Pay Range $95,000 - $115,000
This position is currently accepting applications.