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Georgia State Job Bank Project Engineer in Eastanollee, Georgia
JOB SUMMARYPerforms engineering design evaluations and works to complete project within budget and scheduling restraints. The Project Engineer shall follow the project from inception through delivery. Duties include, but not limited to, understanding various material specifications, researching and identifying proper manufacturing requirements, reviewing equipment specifications, developing drawings for products made from sheet metal, plastic, and other materials, and preparing a budget, capital expenditure, schedule, and return on investment analysis. The functions are performed to meet objectives that include new product introduction, optimizing within current or future production capabilities, increasing manufacturing efficiencies, redesigning products, and reducing costs. Software and programming ability in 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and CAD/CAM
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Develop project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management
Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements
Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests. Specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements
Use drafting software and tools to produce structural design of products using drafting tools or computer-assisted design (CAD) or drafting equipment and software.
Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
Provide feedback on customer problems and needs.
Conduct research that tests and analyzes the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing or similar) Software/Programming knowledge and skill in 2D CAD, 3D CAD, and CAD/CAM is required Technical Writing knowledge and skill is required. Two-five years related experience in a manufacturing facility Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience preferred. Laser and CNC programming experience preferred. Advanced MS Office skills required. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to read and understand equipment operation manuals, Safety Data Sheets, and other literature. Experience with ERP Software preferred. Advanced mathematics skills required. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Experience with SolidWorks a preferred. Strong organization skills and attention to detail required. ? The ability to work with multiple discipline projects. ? Excellent project management and supervision skills required.
Language Skills: Proficiency in spoken and written Engl sh. Additional languages preferred.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS This position requires a moderate to high degree of standing, walking, stooping or kneeling, precision eye work, reaching, pulling or pushing. Good hand dexterity, hearing, and vision are considered essential. A moderate to high degree of repetitive motions using right, left, or both hands and/or feet may also be required. Occasional moving of product of up to 50 lbs. Requires wearing personal protective equipment. Requires working indoors in environmentally non-controlled conditions.