Project Engineer

VDL USA Holding Inc; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL USA Holding Inc is seeking a Project Engineer in Pontiac, Michigan. This role involves overseeing technically complex projects, managing workflows, and assisting with budgeting and scheduling. Candidates should have a 4-year engineering degree, 3-5 years of operational experience, and strong communication and project management skills. Knowledge in welding techniques and software tools is essential. The position offers dynamic work in a diverse international company with a focus on innovative automated production systems.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in engineering discipline preferred; experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 3-5 years operational experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workflow and assist with budget allocation for projects.
• Responsible for release of technical deliverables like layouts and designs.
• Coordinate with project team and suppliers on technical specifications.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Education

4-year engineering degree

Tools

2D & 3D design software

Office software

Job description

Project Engineer

Are you in the engineering technology field? Would associates and colleagues describe you as a high‑tech, project‑driven, high‑touch thinker and enthusiast? Do you get excited about increasing performance and efficiencies? Have you several years of experience as an Engineer in Body‑In‑White projects? If so, then the Project Engineer position with VDL Steelweld, USA headquarters in Pontiac, Michigan may be something for you. Our project engineers are responsible for the realization and oversight of technically complex projects. They oversee various aspects of workflow and assist project management with budget allocation as well as scheduling for assigned projects.

Who are we? THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

VDL Steelweld is a diverse, versatile, international company established in 1965 actively involved in Automated Production Systems, Special Products, Automated Guided Vehicles and Parking Systems. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands with branches in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, China and we are not done yet!

Our primary competencies include processing, designing, producing and installing robotic production systems offering a wide range of handling, assembly and joining technologies for industrial applications. We are a first‑tier supplier for car manufacturing OEMs around the world. Our product lines are as varied and diverse as our people. We produce products, ranging from complex mechatronic systems to robotics to large welded constructions. Together with more than 500 high‑energy, motivated staff members, VDL Steelweld delivers projects, products and services to satisfied customers across a wide variety of industries all around the world.

Our LOCAL VIEW

As with our Global counterparts, VDL Steelweld USA’s corporate philosophy embodies a long‑term relationship focus that offers innovative, cutting‑edge, automated production lines and system solutions for our customers.

Education and Experience

• 4‑year degree (Engineering Discipline preferred but experience in lieu of degree will be considered)
• Minimum of 3‑5 years of operational experience but more is better

Knowledge

• Required software packages and tools (Office, 2D & 3D design software, customer‑specific software)
• Standards and Customer specifications
• Statutory guidelines and regulations (CE/UL)
• Safety Issues and ergonomics
• Joining techniques: Spot welding, arc welding, sealing, riveting, robotic applications, etc.
• Global knowledge of the other professional fields in order to guarantee integral optimization.
• Clear communication in English (Written and spoken)
• Communication and social skills and their application in practice
• Following up with suppliers in the areas of engineering, delivery and quality.
• Evaluating supplier quotes in terms of engineering, content, price, and delivery.

Responsibility

Has responsibility for:

• Release of technical/deliverables such as layouts, sequence sheets, cylinder/switch layouts, etc.
• Approval, Rejection, and release of designs and purchase elements including technical release of order forms after assessment of all technical specifications.
• Providing technical advice to the project team.
• Taking measures to prevent any overrun of the schedule.
• Evaluation of delivered tooling and purchase elements to determine adherence to specification

Communication

• Project team members in exchange of information, discussing work orders in terms of scope, price, and delivery time.
• Construction team members and internal inspection bodies regarding the work
• The project manager and Engineering in terms of discussing the progress of the work and reports
• Engineering team leader/Project Manager regarding reports which are sent directly to customers and suppliers and regarding progress on work
• Customers as determined by Project Manager
• Employees at overseas branches
• Suppliers regarding major purchases for project.

Work Context

• Presentable, Proactive, initiative taker and independent
• Constructive and analytical insight, is able to set priorities, is able to delegate work.
• Good communication and organizational skills. Can make clear reports.
• Cost and quality awareness, strives to achieve common project objective
• Can negotiate with customer, is able to take responsibility.
• Willingness to travel regularly.
• Thinks, acts, evaluates, corrects.

Result Areas

Supervision

• Studying and analyzing the order and consulting the order with the client, Project Manager, internal departments, and suppliers
• Resolving technical problems during the entire project
• Support Project Manager in getting customer approvals
• Provide training to customer personnel
• Coordinating, supervising, and following up on work by the project team and suppliers in the case of outsourced work
• Providing leadership on a project basis to project team employees such as designers, or externally hired engineers/firms.

Planning

• Monitoring progress on and the status of project‑critical deliverables and activities including reporting to the Project Manager and Management.
• Reporting possible disruptions and corrective actions.
• Together with Project Manager, drawing up a schedule and the control plan and ensuring the implementation of and compliance with them.
• Cooperates on acquisition and development of new projects in the process engineer role.

Professionally

• Convert customer demands to process/project requirements (Process description, cycle time charts, sequence charts, etc.)
• Supplying information for drawings up the technical documentation in accordance with statutory requirements and standards, and the guidelines of the customer.
• Recording and ensuring the recording of the technical execution up to and including final acceptance by the customer in terms f process content and deliverables, including associated version management.
• Ensuring that complete and correct records are kept with regard to the project in accordance with the agreed internal guidelines
• Taking care of all technical project information and the Technical Construction Dossier
• Ascertaining recording and technical processing of contract variations
• Assessment of quotations, calculations, timing, progress, and deliverables of suppliers on the basis of professional aspects, and recording the arrangements made.

Note

Drug test and background check are required.