Project Engineer

Job Summary: Plans, directs, and executes improvement projects in the manufacturing plant for enhancement of quality and productivity as well as equipment and process upgrades.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or university and/or three to five years related experience and/or training in an automotive metal stamping environment
• Must have excellent communication, problem solving, organization, time management, and decision-making skills
• Must be able to work independently, multi-task, and prioritize
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint),
• CAD software knowledge (AutoCAD, SolidWorks)
• Mechanical inclination
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF 19649 standards and Customer Specific Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Including the following, other duties may be assigned
• Design equipment components and CAD data to suit Martinrea and customer standards in order to produce acceptable parts within the parameters allowed
• Order project related material, components, patterns, etc. and follow-up for accuracy and delivery
• Conceptualize, plan, and execute engineering projects and changes (internal and external sources) including follow-up of new components and equipment, from design until SOP
• Extract information from detailed drawings and assist preparation for purchase, fabrication, and installation of components and systems
• Liaising with customers as required
• Perform buy-off procedures for new installations, follow-up with other departments or other facilities as needed
• Follow-up and troubleshooting of equipment issues (Fast response and 1x1 follow up as required)
• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods
• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions, applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential
• Confers with management, operations, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
• Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Martinrea Employee Handbook
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Engineering Manager

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common general business periodicals, governement regulations, professional/technical journals, technical procedures, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, clients, customers, public groups, and the general public

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, and quadratic equations
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Work Environment:

• 50% Office Environment, 50% Plant Floor (PPE required)

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to hear, talk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is often required to drive, sit, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to do overhead work, pull/push, reach, stand, and lift up to 10 pounds. Close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are all required.