Sr. Project Engineer

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA, Inc.); Oshkosh (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is seeking a Senior Project Engineer for an assignment in Oshkosh, WI. The role requires directing engineering projects, budgets, and schedules, with a focus on DFMEA and system integration. The position is hybrid with three days on site.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of engineering experience and proven project management competency, with the ability to mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Indirectly manage an engineering team including Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate engineering activities and projects.
• Present and defend technical engineering decisions to leadership and customers.
• Maintain project schedules and budgets for moderate complexity initiatives.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to entry level engineers.

Skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Sr. Project Engineer for an assignment with one of our clients in Oshkosh, WI. Hybrid schedule 3x weekly onsite.

Job Description

The Project Engineer leads and manages engineering projects. Responsible for developing project plans, project budgets, sub-contractor statements of work and all other associated project status reporting. Responsible for making critical decisions that have a large impact on projects and engineering initiatives. Develops and fosters Engineers to think innovatively, hold accountability, and process improvement daily. Performs high level, engineering analysis, design or re-design, validation and troubleshooting of complex components for heavy duty vehicles. Provides integration and execution support for vehicle, system, sub-system and component design. Provides technical mentorship in high level analysis and design of new and modified components and subsystems in accordance with engineering standards and project scope. A successful candidate will have 5-years of engineering experience with 2+ years of successful engineering project management of medium or greater technical complexity. A stand-out candidate will have experience in root-cause analysis, electro-mechanical system integrations, DFMEA & DVP&R development.

YOUR IMPACT

• Indirect manage an engineering team consisting of Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.


• Plans, directs, and coordinates engineering activities.


• Provide coaching and development through regular performance feedback.


• Collaborate and build relationships with internal and external customers, across segments and functions.


• Ability to present and defend technical engineering decisions to Engineering leadership, firm leadership, and external customers.


• Responsible for completion of a project or part of a project of moderate complexity on time.


• May be responsible for overall project schedule and budget.


• May be responsible for managing multiple priorities.


• Performs more complex engineering calculations, investigations, and tasks as assigned according to the firm as well as general industry engineering standards and processes.


• Responsible for preparation and delivery of plans, designs, computation methods, and/or reporting.


• Collaborate as needed with other engineering or business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally.


• Develop and review interface control documentation with suppliers and business partners including mechanical, electrical, software and controls.


• May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.


• Provide guidance or mentorship to entry level engineers working on common projects.


• Research, create, and update standard engineering methodology and procedures - best practices, etc.


• Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.


• Maintain effective communication with suppliers, internal and external customers, and outside resources concerning technical issues.


• Communicate project objectives to team members.


• Enforce the proper use of engineering criteria and drawing standards. Ensure that technical issues are conducted within the framework of company policies and procedures.


• Evaluate designs for performance, safety, and reliability.


• Create and maintain project documentation for analysis, research, and historical records.


• Perform engineering analysis to support the selection of parts, components, and materials that meet requirements.


• Provide complex technical assistance for production support.


• Analyze and resolve issues reported to Engineering via verbal or written communication.


• Provide mentorship to team members to ensure the appropriate engineering analysis is performed and documented.


• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, reports, and presentations.


• Prepare subcontractor Scopes of Work.


• Other duties as assigned.


• In-office attendance is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field and five (5) or more years of related experience.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/.

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