Engineer, Automation & Controls

TPI Composites, Inc.; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites, Inc. is seeking an Engineering Project Manager to direct and coordinate engineering projects, ensuring on-time delivery within scope and budget.

The role requires a BS in engineering or technology and 1–2 years of related experience; candidate will work on-site on factory-related projects, engaging with customers and internal teams to achieve project milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or technology with 1-2 years related experience or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating engineering projects and budgets.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and regulations.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate with groups of managers, clients, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements engineering projects, including defining philosophy, activities, milestones, and staffing.
• Develops and maintains project schedule and budget.
• Provides status reports on milestones and adjusts schedules.
• Controls expenditures within the project budget.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables and design documents.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure needs are met.

Skills

Project management

Team coordination

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

BS in engineering or technology

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

PLC/controls

Job description

Position Summary

Directs, coordinates, and exercises functional authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans and implements engineering projects, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, and staff requirements, per customer requirements.
• Develops and maintains a schedule and budget for assigned engineering projects.
• Provides reports on the status of project milestones and adjusts schedules accordingly.
• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.
• Identifies project staffing requirements and coordinates staffing with supporting organization managers.
• Coordinates preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design documents, and bid packages.
• Assigns and oversees project personnel to specific phases or aspects of project such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing.
• Designs simple tools and fixtures including mechanical, fluid power, and electrical controls.
• Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and resolving engineering design and test problems.
• Directs integration of technical activities and products.
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Prepares interim and completion project reports.
• Interfaces with customers to provide project status reports and ensure customer needs are met.
• Provides status and progress reports to customer, project team, and management.

Education / Skills / Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in engineering or technology; and 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Training Requirements

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, governmental regulations, professional journals, or general business periodicals.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of industrial control systems (PLCs, VFDs, etc.).
• Working knowledge of fluid power systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, etc.).

Physical Skills and Abilities

• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times.
• Stamina to work 50+ hours/week to support plant performance.