Controls Project Engineer: Lead from Concept to Production

OTTO Engineering, Inc.; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Bonus

Vacation 120 hours

Medical Insurance

Job summary

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Controls to lead cross-functional product development from concept to production.

The role involves coordinating engineering disciplines, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet milestones and budgets in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering, at least 5 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and hands-on engineering experience across design to production.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (ME, EE, General) required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of product development from concept to production.
• Coordinate engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet goals.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.
• Prepare reports for upper management on project status.
• Maintain and update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costs.
• Run weekly project meetings and present monthly reviews to senior management.
• Adhere to OTTO's phase-gate process.

Skills

Project Management

Hands-on Engineering

Microsoft Project

Communication

Negotiation

Education

BS in Engineering (ME, EE, General)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

OTTO Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer - Controls to lead cross-functional product development from concept to production.

The role involves coordinating engineering disciplines, sourcing, manufacturing, and suppliers to meet milestones and budgets in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Engineering, at least 5 years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and hands-on engineering experience across design to production.