Senior Project Engineer

Airlife; Town of Grand Rapids (WI); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program

Zusammenfassung

AirLife is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Grand Rapids, MI to lead technical aspects of assigned projects and guide the team through the lifecycle from planning to execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, define testing strategies, manage budgets, and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance with standards. A bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of project engineering experience are required; medical device exposure is a plus, and travel is 3–5 days per month.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• 5–7 years proven experience in project engineering.
• Medical device experience is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel 3–5 days per month.

Aufgaben

• Collaborates with project managers and cross-functional teams to determine engineering and technical needs.
• Establishes relationships with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assists in developing project plans, budgets, and cost estimates.
• Anticipates risks and defines mitigation strategies.
• Analyzes materials, methods, and equipment to improve financial benefit and efficiency.
• Defines testing, verification, and validation strategy with managers and plant personnel.
• Coordinates with engineering and operations across sites for timely task execution.
• Resolves emergent problems with fast, collaborative decision-making.
• Manages third-party resources for external testing and compliance with standards.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

PMI PMP Certification

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

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Full Time Grand Rapids, MI, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1921

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

At AirLife, we are dedicated to improving the quality of every breath. Excellence with Every Breath is not just a tag line, but the way we work and take care of our customers. With a mindset to evolve, innovate, and grow, we are a premier manufacturer of the highest-quality and market-leading breathing consumables. This growth philosophy has positioned us to increase our global footprint and business reach, impacting even more people around the world. Our expanding family of the most trusted brands offers a product portfolio that spans the continuum of care from first responder to home care, with safety, patient comfort, and clinical performance in mind. Collective expertise allows us to provide quality products and experiences to our patients, customers, and our people. Our values of Customer first, Differentiate with our People, Bias for Action, Continuous Improvement and Accountability define who we are and how we work. Join us!

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for all technical and engineering aspects for assigned projects. The Sr Project Engineer works to establish criteria for proper implementation of all the technical elements of projects in collaboration with corporate and manufacturing site personnel. Provide guidance to the project manager and team throughout the project lifecycle.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The minimum competencies needed to perform the job's essential duties include knowledge, skills, abilities, level of education, and experience necessary for successful performance. These competencies are demonstrated through specific service, education, or training.

Knowledge:

• Substantive technical, project management, customer liaison experience, gained over time within the organization.
• Experience in development and implementation of project control processes.
• Facilitate and encourage objective analysis of alternative points of view and be able to articulate the strengths and weaknesses of various business opinions to reach an informed decision.
• Leverage business insight to communicate highly technical information to ensure understanding across the business.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Strong, proactive analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Demonstrated collaboration and critical thinking skills alongside dedication to continuous improvement.

Level of Experience:

• Minimum of 5-7 years proven experience in project engineering.
• Medical device experience is beneficial.
• Proven experience working with global teams.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks.
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and MS Project.

Level of Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Any additional Project Management Certifications will be considered an advantage.

Travel:

• As required based upon program and project needs.
• 3-5 days per month on average.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

The core tasks, duties, and responsibilities that must be performed on the job.

• Collaborates with project managers and a cross-functional team to determine engineering and technical needs.
• Establishes relationships with stakeholders, team members, and affected parties to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Assists in the development of project plans, project capital and expense budgets, and product cost estimates.
• Anticipates areas of risk and proactively defines mitigation strategies.
• Analyzes production materials, methods, and equipment to provide recommendations to optimize financial benefit, timelines, and production efficiency.
• Defines and develops the testing, verification, and validation strategy with project managers and production plant personnel.
• Coordinates with engineering and operations across all company sites to ensure accurate and timely analysis, planning, and execution of project tasks.
• Resolves emergent problems and crisis situations requiring fast, astute decisions and rapid implementation with effective teamwork.
• Manages third party resources for external testing.
• Ensures compliance with relevant standards, technical documentation, and best practices.

OTHER RESPONSIBLITIES

• Focus on achieving our Company mission.
• Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness in daily work; look for ways to improve and promote quality & safety.
• Inspire the trust of others; treat people with respect and dignity and embrace the value of diversity.
• Use time efficiently; perform job accurately, thoroughly, and conserve Company resources to improve profits.
• Contribute to building and maintaining a positive team environment.
• Assure all policies and guidelines are implemented and followed.

QUALITY POLICY

At AirLife, Quality is our promise. It is our commitment to customer satisfaction and our dedication to product excellence in an evolving global healthcare market. This promise is kept through a continuously improving and effective Quality Management System and compliance with Regulatory Requirements.

DEIA STATEMENT

At AirLife, we are committed to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities and customers we serve. We believe our philosophy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Advancement (DEIA) encourages excellence and equips us to serve an evolving global marketplace.

AirLife offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program resources, and medical leave benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Certain positions may also be eligible for bonus, commission, or other incentive compensation.