Project Engineer

eTeam; Torrance (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Project Engineer in Torrance, CA, for a contract position. Responsibilities include managing builds for Electric Power Electronics Conversion products, advising on work progress, and engaging in hands-on technical work. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, a degree in mechanical engineering, and proficiency with tools such as CATIA V6. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years recent relevant hands-on experience.
• Basic understanding of ESD and clean room requirements per ISO standards.
• Familiarity with basic shop fabrication and assembly tools.
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge or experience in product prototype or high-volume production builds.

Responsibilities

• Manage build configuration for Electric Power Electronics Conversion products.
• Advise management on work progress and production issues.
• Review BOM and manage parts through product life cycle.
• Capture build issues in JIRA and resolve with DREs.
• Train technicians on assembly instructions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of low and high voltage safety

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CATIA V6

JIRA

Job description

Overview

Job: Project Engineer

Duration: 4+ Months

This is what you’ll do:

• Responsible day to day builds activities including engineering activities and manage build configuration for Electric Power Electronics Conversion products such as inverter, on board charging and DC to DC converter. Manage build huddle and provide daily build status update to all stakeholders of the progress.
• Advises management status of work in progress, material availability and production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, and materials to meet build demand.
• Review Bill of Materials (BOM) from development phase and manage through the product life cycle, including identifying make and buy parts and revision control of parts.
• Evaluates custom build configuration to meet per operational system performance requirements, and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.
• Collaboration with Design Release Engineers (DREs) to create prototype assembly instructions and build requirements for new product and existing products for each build phases POC, DV, PV, etc.
• Train technicians on assembly instructions, operate and troubleshoot equipment per build process.
• Capture builds related issues in JIRA system and resolve issues with DREs and prototype team using 8D problem solving techniques.
• Design assembly aid fixture for prototype build including use of CATIA, create drawings, and assembly of the fixture.
• Perform torque to fail study to define the required torque value for manufacture and update the assembly and route sheet.
• Tracking specific PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) inventory pedigree through build and release including:
  • Receiving PCBA’s, recording, and assigning each board serial number in build tracker inventory.
  • Create traveler and move the PCBA to inspection and test.
  • Coordinate with TPM for outsource conformal coating PCBA.
  • Coordinate with DRE to perform PCBA rework per DCN.

Job: Project Engineer

Duration: 4+ Months

This is what you’ll need:

• Minimum of 5 years recent relevant hands-on experience
• Basic knowledge of low and high voltage safety
• Basic understanding of ESD and clean room requirements per ISO standards
• Familiarity with basic shop fabrication and assembly tools
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work under pressure and very tight timelines
  • Proficient with Microsoft office tools such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project, Visio
  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with all company departments and customers
• Knowledge of supply chain processes and procedures including manufacturing planning, MRP, KanBan, and Just-in-Time (JIT)
• Knowledge or experience in product prototype or high-volume production builds and working with technicians/assemblers
• Knowledge or experience in creating work instructions, rework process, and developing production intent processes
• Knowledge of mechanical drawings and Electrical schematics
• Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5

• Proficient with CATIA V6 software including part design, assembly design, and drafting

• Always maintains a positive and proactive attitude
• Knowledge of PCBA (Printed Circuit Board Assembly) including:
  • Troubleshooting circuit
  • Inspection of PCBA per IPC 610 standards
  • Remove and apply conformal coating
  • Cut trace, solder components, and add jumper wires per DCN
  • PCBA fabrication process from bare board to board population

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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