Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer

Energy Jobline

3mo ago

Job
Full-time
Mid Level
Engineering
Product
Union City

AI generated summary

You need a BS in Mechanical Engineering, 3+ years of related experience, familiarity with Pro-E CAD, and knowledge of SAP or similar systems for product data management.
You will design and analyze products, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage projects, mentor peers, ensure sustainability, conduct reviews, and maintain strong relationships to drive innovation.

Requirements

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
* 3+ of steadily increasing Mechanical Project Engineering work experience.
* Functional familiarity with the Pro-E CAD system is strongly desired.
* Experience with SAP or a similar business process system is strongly desired, as well as the demonstrated ability to research and manage product data

Responsibilities

Show your skills: Apply engineering fundamentals and structured problem solving to enable top-notch engineering designs. Conduct technical feasibility analysis of new product concepts. Leverage your engineering peers for insight, feedback, and review to make your technical work the best it can be.
Collaborate to succeed: Partner with your cross-functional teammates in Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Industrial Design. Face the hard decisions head-on and use the variety of team perspectives to generate better solutions. Recommend next steps and drive alignment with business leadership to launch quality products with speed and consistency.
Utilize Global Talent: Engage Centers of Excellence and Technical Centers around the globe to complete project deliverables and promote parts reuse.
Help make us better: Evaluate designs for environmental sustainability and recommend improvements. Visit customers or engage experts to understand installation needs and opportunities for quality improvements.
Bring it all together: Maximize the attention to detail you’ve cultivated as an engineer. Structure and coordinate test requests, bills of materials, engineering timelines, technical communications, and other engineering activities in support of new product launches.
Inspire and invent creative solutions to the Shower Door product categories. Apply innovative practices and ideas to product design that lead our industry and delight our customers.
Determine the technical feasibility of new product concepts, as well as product redesigns for existing products. Prepare detailed project plans including technical objectives and approaches, design specifications, schedule plans, project cost estimates, and product cost analyses.
Carry out in-depth design and development work of a moderately complex nature. Particular attention is given to qualification test plans to create robust products. Prepare or oversee creation of drawings and documentation needed to define or update the product specification for retail and commercial shower doors.
Manage system level engineering of a product. Accountable for comprehensive test plans and risk analysis for full system, which can include mechanical, material, installation, and field tests.
Provide engineering analysis and implementation of design modifications for product changes, improved production efficiency, or cost efficiency across a multi plant, multi-plant vendor worldwide manufacturing base.
Prepare project, technical, cost, and other reports to show project progress as required. Monitor and take appropriate action to achieve project objectives.
Establish, update, and maintain product specifications, including all meaningful details pertinent to product manufacturability requirements, regulatory considerations, and marketing/sales considerations.
Conduct and attend Technical Design Reviews, Failure Mode and Effect Analyses, and brainstorming sessions and contribute sound professional opinion, creative ideas, concepts, and approaches to new product design and development projects.
Counsel and mentor less-senior engineers and technical support personnel as required.
Capture knowledge for re-use and sharing across the development organization as appropriate.
Maintain state-of-the-art awareness of relevant product technologies.
Use speaking, writing and listening skills to effectively share information, communicate results, express opinions and motivate others to act both internally and within Kohler’s customer base.
Successfully establish and maintain positive relationships with all contacts. Make appropriate decisions using support tools, accurate data, and critical thinking to justify risk under critical review.
Exhibit, and encourage others to exhibit, behaviors and actions that delight customers, inspire people, boldly innovate, and show an own-it mentality and ability to prioritize appropriately.

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we do remote work but in a hybrid format.

What is the location for this position?

The position is hybrid-based in Union City, TN.

What qualifications are required for the Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer position?

A Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with 3+ years of steadily increasing Mechanical Project Engineering work experience.

Is experience with Pro-E CAD system necessary?

Functional familiarity with the Pro-E CAD system is strongly desired for this position.

What kind of projects will the Sr. Mechanical Project Engineer be working on?

The engineer will work on new product development, product design, product improvement, and cost reduction projects in the Shower Door department.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

Skills in engineering fundamentals, structured problem-solving, collaboration, innovative thinking, and technical communication are necessary for success.

Will the engineer be working with cross-functional teams?

Yes, the engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teammates in Marketing, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, Program Management, and Industrial Design.

Is there a mentorship component in this role?

Yes, the position includes counseling and mentoring less-senior engineers and technical support personnel as required.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is $89,800 - $114,100, influenced by various factors including experience and education.

What benefits are offered with this position?

Available benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401k plan.

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Industry

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Employees

2011

Founded Year

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