Project Engineer

Fairbanks Morse; Beloit (WI); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Fairbanks Morse Defense is seeking a Project Engineer to focus on diesel engine and generator set system and component design and test, supporting projects from proposal to commissioning at customer facilities. You will interface with customers, manage engineering deliverables, and coordinate with internal teams including purchasing, operations, and quality.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, strong communication, CAD (SolidWorks) skills, and willingness

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or equivalent.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel to interact with customers.

Responsabilités

• Be the primary technical interface with the customer.
• Lead development, release, and maintenance of engineering documents (system schematics, BOMs, test procedures, reports, etc.).
• Justify, document, and communicate engineering-based decisions to meet project goals and objectives.
• Complete engineering releases and changes through the PDM system and provide inputs to Design/Drafting for drawings.
• Meet with customers and suppliers to review contract status and resolve scope of work.
• Complete design & qualification work to replace obsolete components and to complete product improvements & cost reductions.
• Support engine production and test with problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Write and release test reports demonstrating compliance with customer test procedures.
• Assist Technical Support with existing installations and programs.
• Support new engine sales and upgrade proposals, including specification reviews and estimating engineering work.

Connaissances

Strong written and verbal comms

Teamwork & independence

Travel willingness

English technical proficiency

Formation

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Marine Engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

MS Office

Description du poste

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will focus on diesel engine and generator set system and component design and test, while supporting these projects from the technical proposal stage through commissioning in the customer facility. This position reports to Fairbanks Morse’s Senior Engineering Manager and works closely with engineering, quality, program management, purchasing, operations, and external customers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the primary technical interface with the customer.
• Understand the contract scope of engineering work to track, prioritize, coordinate, and execute engineering deliverables.
• Lead the development, release, and maintenance of product & project documents (system schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, reports, etc.).
• Justify, document, and communicate engineering-based decisions to meet project goals and objectives.
• Complete engineering releases and changes through the PDM system, including providing inputs and guidance to Design/Drafting group to complete required drawings.

• Meet with internal and external customers and suppliers to review contract status, review design & test documents, and resolve contract specification/scope of work.

• Complete design & qualification work to replace obsolete components and to complete product improvements & cost reductions.
• Support engine production and test with problem solving, root cause analysis, disposition of non-conformance, and executing corrective actions.

• Write and release test reports demonstrating compliance with customer approved test procedures, including documentation and justification of all deviations.
• Assist Technical Support with existing installations and programs
• Support new engine sales and upgrade proposals, including specification reviews, compliance matrices, and estimating engineering work.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or an equivalent degree.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers.
• English technical proficiency required. Technical proficiency in French, German, or Danish a plus.
• Must be able to qualify for Government Security Clearance as required. Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Strong preference for diesel generator set knowledge and experience, including operation, troubleshooting, ABS rulesets, USCG ACP, and MIL-SPECs related to marine diesel engines.
• Strong preference for fluid system design and component selection experience
• Preference for systematic problem solving and/or risk management tools including but not limited to 8D/Red X/A3, FMEA/FMECA, Lean/Six Sigma, etc.

Travel: 0-10% of time (varies)-

Language: English

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.