Project Engineer

Fully qualified and experienced engineer position. Plans and completes broad and/or complex assignments/projects which have a longer term focus and regularly requires originality and ingenuity.

Requirements

• Write parameters for assigned design projects including scheduling, cost data, serviceability and functional requirements.
• Ensure that all product design standards are followed.
• Coordinate design reviews on a timely basis and ensure that designs have been properly reviewed for safety considerations in accordance with Product Creation Process (PCP) guidelines.
• Review finished drawings for accuracy of design, tolerances, fits, manufacturing capability, materials, drafting standards, etc.
• Ensure that designs are functionally correct.
• Write and check specifications of materials, finishes, assembly, out-of-box, and other required reports.
• Timely completion of all required PCP activities, documentation, and reporting in HPM.
• Write ECR/ECOs, specifications of materials, finishes, assembly specifications, out-of-box specifications, PPAP documentation review and other necessary reports
• Assume project coordination which includes: parts, tracking, tooling approval, bill of materials, and costing of the parts assigned, as well as, the complete project.
• Responsible for test plan creation and fulfillment to include: oversight of construction and testing of pilot run models assigned, writing test procedures as required, analyzing test data, and making necessary changes and improvements.
• Participate in cost reduction and product improvement programs.
• Make recommendations and implement projects to control, as well as reduce, cost.
• Implement quality improvements.
• Assist in resolving production issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Manage deviation approval as needed.
• Keep abreast and well-informed of competitor products, new technologies, pricing conditions, etc.
• Standards: Implement and ensure that assigned projects comply with product engineering and safety standards.
• Keep abreast of domestic and foreign standards within product category.
• Liaison: Maintain proper follow-up and liaise with Purchasing, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control and suppliers.
• Coordinate pilot runs, tracking meetings and project communications to other departments
• Ensure assistance for production tooling, pilot runs, assembly instructions and assembly cost is provided.
• Provide effective communication and follow-up with end customers, Distribution and private label customers, Customer Service Department, etc. to ensure all field problems and warranty issues are clearly understood and solved.
• Utilize these sources to gain understanding of customer needs.
• Assist in coordination of joint projects with other Husqvarna divisions or manufacturing sites.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off