Product Engineer

hapco; Abingdon (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hapco in Abingdon, VA is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects. You will develop detailed plans, schedules, and work breakdowns while coordinating project activities and directing resources to meet milestones.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree with at least five years of relevant experience and excels in communicating with stakeholders, solving problems, and managing multiple priorities in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college is preferred with minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical abilities in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans and schedules with detailed timelines and work breakdowns.
• Coordinate project activities and manage resources including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and ensure feasibility and quality.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Maintain project documentation, reports, and risk management records.

Skills

Project planning

Schedule management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Risk management

Quality control

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Industrial safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

5+ years experience in relevant field

Job description

The Project Engineer is responsible for the overall planning, execution, and delivery of technical/engineering projects. Project engineers are involved in various aspects of a project. This includes developing plans and schedules, coordinating projects, and providing technical guidance and support. They oversee technical aspects like design and construction, collaborate with stakeholders, and communicate updates and risks. Managing budgets and resources is also a key duty. Furthermore, they ensure compliance with standards and regulations, conduct quality control, manage risks, and maintain project documentation and reportsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop project plans and schedules: Creating detailed timelines and work breakdowns to ensure projects stay on track and meet deadlines.Coordinate project activities: Directing and managing project resources, including personnel, materials, and equipment.Provide technical guidance and support: Applying engineering principles to address technical challenges and ensure project feasibility and qualityUnderstanding and experience with safety required.Provide training and oversight to others within or outside the department as needed.Work effectively with others in a team-based environment to accomplish company goals and to identify and resolve problems.Ability to multi-task and continually prioritize tasks.Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.Carry out departmental goals consistent with corporate strategic goals.Comply with all company rules, safety policies and procedures.Self-starter and multi-task oriented. Able to work independently, as-well-as with others, as needed.Other duties as assigned.IMPORTANT:o Any employee who does not understand any portion of the job description for this position needs to bring that fact to their manager’s attention so they can provide further work performance or safety instructions, as needed.o Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, at any time, with or without notice.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Skill sets must include business related computer literacy, analytical problem solving, excellent verbal and written communication, and multi-task-oriented skills.Dynamic team player who can think outside the box.Ability to produce results.Strong ability to effectively present information.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree from an accredited college is preferred. A minimum of (5) five years relevant experience.LANGUAGE SKILLSMust possess the ability to communicate effectively one-on-one or in group situations with customers, industry groups and co-workers; utilizing methods to include, but not limited to verbal presentations or conversations plus telephone and email communications.REASONING ABILITYAbility to apply common sense understanding while carrying out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form plus the ability to create and interpret documents correctly. Possess the ability to deal with problems involving several variables in various situations.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and sit in the process. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Proper lifting techniques required.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is primarily an office setting. However, occasionally, time will be spent in a manufacturing environment. Mandatory safety protection (PPE) and caution will be required while in the plant.