Project Engineer - Controls

Our Project Engineer will manage all the aspects of product development activities, from concept to production. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities between the engineering disciplines, sourcing, manufacturing, production, and in some cases suppliers, customers, and partners to achieve project goals in a timely fashion. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor new team members. Prepare reports for the upper management regarding the status of a project. Must be big-picture and detailed-oriented thinking. Strong, proactive management and people skills to encourage collaboration and keep projects on track. What the Project Engineer will do: Work with the project teams to develop product requirements, project schedules, and milestones that meet or exceed customer expectations Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects Apply modern project management tools and techniques to keep a project on schedule and within budget Address root cause issues using problem‑solving skills and execute contingency planning with the project team to keep schedules on track Make effective decisions when presented with multiple options Be a part of the project team – engineering, analysis, etc – if required by project size Maintain and regularly update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costs Manage BOMs, engineering change notices, and all project‑related documents Run weekly project meetings to keep a cross‑functional team informed and on task Present monthly project reviews to senior management – schedule, costs, issues Adhere to OTTO’s phase‑gate process and ensure phase requirements are completed and properly documented Assist with other duties as required or assigned What you’ll need to bring to the table: BS in Engineering (ME, EE, General) Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience Good people skills – able to negotiate and achieve results without direct reporting authority Problem‑solving, multitasking, and planning skills Previous hands‑on engineering experience – concept through production Microsoft Project (or equivalent) experience Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment Strong oral, written, and follow‑up communication skills What OTTO offers for this specific position: Target base salary hiring range: $80,000 to $95,000, based on qualifications and experience. Profit Sharing Bonus – OTTO believes that it’s fair to share the profits that the employees help to make; profit sharing is distributed to employees twice a year and is not a guaranteed bonus or part of a compensation plan. Vacation: 120 hours – vacation time is earned on the anniversary date. Health Insurance: HMO Plan Standard PPO Plan Enhanced PPO Plan High Deductible PPO Plan FSA, LFSA, and HSA Base Plan Buy‑Up Plan Vision Insurance 401(k) with a company match Life insurance: Life/AD&D Voluntary Life/AD&D Short‑Term Disability Long‑Term Disability 10 paid holidays Holiday party AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year! OTTO Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran Federal EEOC - Know Your Rights NLRB Notice E-Verify Request for Assistance / Reasonable Accommodation: If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the online application process. You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. If you need an alternative method for applying, please contact OTTO Engineering via telephone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email at View email address on click.appcast.io. These contact tools may be used only by individuals with a disability for accommodation requests; please do not inquire as to the status of an application. OTTO Engineering does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiters, agencies, or similar organizations; any submissions will not be honored. #J-18808-Ljbffr OTTO Engineering, Inc.