Mechanical Project Engineer II - Sustaining

Mechanical Project Engineer II Sustaining•Bolingbrook, IL

22h•$85,000 - $97,193

About The Position

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES : The Project Engineer II, Sustaining, will lead design improvement projects to existing products. These include overhead and underground switching products, as well as specialized cable accessories and power system protection equipment. ESSENTIAL DAY TO DAY FUNCTIONS: Technical Design & Product Evolution Lead technical side of the project from the idea to the completion of the validation tests. Demonstrates increasing depth of knowledge and application of the concepts, principles, practices, and processes within the field of specialization. Design components for Medium Voltage switchgear per specification. Construct and test prototype components or assemblies as required in the change Management, validation, and approval processes. Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required. Manufacturing & Vendor Collaboration Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies. Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes. Represents the company to customers and can engage with internal and external stakeholders and clients. Project Management & Leadership Develop schedules, coordinate and manage projects of minor to major size with little to no supervision. Give direction to lower level technical personnel such Project Engineers I, CAD Designers, CAD Operators and Technicians. Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved Prepare budgetary and resource information regarding projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility. Exercises consistent initiative and sound judgment in work methods, technical propositions, and interpreting goals. Effectively leads within the work group, cross-functionally, and within the department. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3-8 years progressive experience in Engineering design and/or development
Related power distribution experience
Work on highly technical and involved projects constantly challenged with new problems with some supervision
Support and contributes to project milestones and deliverables
Some experience with project management and team management
Participate in customer-facing activities
Experience with Industry Standards
Able to create innovative designs
Able to use small hand and power tools
Some experience with CREO Parametric or other 3-D CAD systems
Ability to effectively communicate
Able to read and interpret technical standards
Able to write technical documents, like test reports, engineering standards and technical papers with some supervision
Wide degree of creativity
High degree of initiative to finish tasks on time
Drive to learn new methodologies

Nice To Haves

Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma methodology & DMAIC problem solving
Design-for-Manufacturing background
Root Cause Analysis
FMEA Background
Experience with Oracle J.D. Edwards Business System
Good understanding of statics and material properties

Responsibilities

Lead design improvement projects to existing products
Lead technical side of the project from the idea to the completion of the validation tests
Design components for Medium Voltage switchgear per specification
Construct and test prototype components or assemblies as required in the change Management, validation, and approval processes
Prepare written documentation of processes, material requirements, test results and project activity as required
Interface with purchasing and vendors in the selection and approval of component parts and assemblies
Provide Engineering support to Sales/Marketing and Manufacturing on new and existing products and processes
Represent the company to customers and can engage with internal and external stakeholders and clients
Develop schedules, coordinate and manage projects of minor to major size with little to no supervision
Give direction to lower level technical personnel such Project Engineers I, CAD Designers, CAD Operators and Technicians
Consult with Customer representatives to discuss product requirements and specifications when design or manufacturing problems are involved
Prepare budgetary and resource information regarding projects or parts of projects in area of responsibility
Effectively leads within the work group, cross-functionally, and within the department