Lead Project Engineer, NPD & Prototyping

Poco Graphite, Inc.; Decatur (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Annual bonus eligibility

Education assistance

Job summary

Poco Graphite, an Entegris company, is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join the New Product Development team in Decatur, TX. You will develop new processes and prototypes, guiding them from ideation through testing and validation while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering with 3+ years of experience in high-tech industries; MS is acceptable with relevant background.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or similar degree required.
• MS in related field acceptable with relevant experience.
• Experience in high-tech industries (semiconductor, aerospace, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transform customer inputs into models and prototypes and manage prototype manufacture.
• Lead cross-functional teams through concept, feasibility, pilot and validation stages.
• Develop project plans, budgets and track progress; manage IP opportunities with the IP committee.
• Communicate progress via documents, notes, and presentations; manage schedules and costs.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

DOE methodologies

Stage/Gate processes

Prototype development

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in similar degree (optional)

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Project

Job description

Poco Graphite, an Entegris company, is seeking a Lead Project Engineer to join the New Product Development team in Decatur, TX. You will develop new processes and prototypes, guiding them from ideation through testing and validation while coordinating with customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates hold a BS in engineering with 3+ years of experience in high-tech industries; MS is acceptable with relevant background.