Project Engineer

Project EngineerThe main function of a project engineer is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities across engineering-based projects. A typical project engineer is responsible for project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting.Job Responsibilities• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.• Develop, track and manages project budget, project plans, timelines, and scope.• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.• May recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.• Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching, and advising.• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements.• Develop product rollout plans and procedures.• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses.• Ensure appropriate project management processes are being utilized.• Review coverage files for assigned cases sent by CC.• Join Command Center calls and advise on:Thruput concernsCapacity concernsRecovery plansRoot cause• Send Emerging Issue reports to senior leadership• Lead and Maintain Assigned BTABs• Update leaders on developing cases as issues progress• Keep and maintain organized notes on all assigned CC cases• Update and advise leadership on potential travel needs to support CC cases and BTABsSkills• Proven project management experience.• People management and team building skills.• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities.• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles engineering and business functions.• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.Education/Experience• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.• PMI or PMP certification preferred.• 8-10 years of experience requiredWhy Join eShocan?At eShocan, we connect talented engineering professionals with industry-leading automotive and manufacturing organizations. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to contribute to innovative manufacturing programs while advancing your career.