Staff Project Engineer

CIRCOR International, Inc.; Warren, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 119,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Program

Generous PTO

401k with company match

Educational Assistance

Job summary

CIRCOR International, Inc. is seeking a Staff Project Engineer to oversee the technical aspects of complex engineering projects from conception to completion.

You will lead a team of engineers, engage with external customers, and drive design reviews and project plans to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The role requires manufacturing knowledge, design engineering experience, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication with management on task or project progress, challenges, solutions, and requests for support.
• Self-starter, organized, thorough and meticulous, able to work under pressure to ensure quality and delivery.
• Knowledge of PMBOK techniques a plus, manufacturing concepts, practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical aspects of complex engineering projects from conception to completion, including design, development, testing and implementation.
• Serve as the primary contact for external customer technical matters and lead technical update meetings.
• Schedule design reviews, manage ECR/ECN coordination and update project plans.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently and provide guidance for cross-functional teams.

Skills

Project Management

Verbal & Written Communication

Cross-functional Leadership

PMBOK Methodologies

Manufacturing Concepts

Design Engineering

Microsoft Office

Valve Design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

PMPCertification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $119,146 USD to $148,933 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Position Summary

The Staff Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of complex engineering projects from conception to completion to include design, development, testing, implementation, and providing direction to a team of engineers. They will serve as the primary point of contact for all external customer technical matters and will lead technical update meetings with internal and external customers. They will be delegated, as needed, to schedule design reviews, ensure Engineering Change Requests and Notices are worked, and update project plans. Must be capable of doing some design engineering work as well.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Customerengagement(internal and external customers)
• Written and verbal communication internally and externally
• Create,complete,and manageNew Product Developmentproject schedules (Gantt charts)
• Resource& Milestoneplanning
• SupportSeniorDirector, Chief Engineerand Program Managersin trackingbudgets and forecast to complete (on time, on budget)
• Engineering Change Request and Notice (ECR/ECN) coordinationand some processing
• Manage multiple projects concurrently
• Primarycontactfor design engineeringfor internalcross-functional meetings
• Communication with external customers to covercontrol of order changes technically; assurance that test and quality standards are achieved; interface with the customer in drawing and document information exchanges; review of contract specifications and communication of the requirements
• Supports updates to department metrics as assigned
• Assist the developmentofproject engineering and management processes
• Experienced in a manufacturing environment with at least moderate understanding of manufacturing processes, design engineering best practices, logistics, and leadership skills thatfavorpositive motivation
• LimitedDesign Engineering work as assigned, including technical papers, calculations and analysis, and models/drawings depending on need and current skillset.May also provide technical guidance for the preparations of technical proposals
• TheProjectEngineerIIcan be a technicalleaderon a New Development Project, working with the design engineers conductingthe detailedexecution and in constant coordination and communication with theSeniorDirector of Engineering
• All other duties as assigned

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent demonstrated verbal and written communication skillswith strong, pro-active communication with management on task or project progress, challenges, solutions, and requests for support
• Self-starter, organized, thorough and meticulous, able to work under pressureto ensure quality and delivery, but quality over delivery if any compromise cannot be avoided despite schedule pressure
• Skilled at projectengineering with interpersonal skills-–PMBOKtechniques a plus
• Knowledge and understanding ofstandard manufacturing concepts,practices,and procedures
• Resourceful and well organized
• Ability to lead a New Product Development project andeffectively work in a cross-functional team
• Technical Writing– Procedures, Results, as assigned
• Dedicated to high degree of accuracy
• Ability to perform in an ambiguous environment
• ProficiencywithMicrosoftOffice (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook, Access)
• Previous experiencewith Integrated Project Teams is a plus
• Valve design familiarity a plus, but manufacturing environment experience required

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering, with at leasttwoyears’ relevant experience. Valve, regulator, fluid mechanics/control related coursework/education will be additional qualification, will consider work experience in lieu of degree.
• PMPCertificationa plus, but not required, but must have working knowledge ofPMBOKat minimum.

Other

COMPANY BACKGROUND

CIRCOR International is one of the world’s leading providers of mission critical flow control products and services for the Industrial and Aerospace & Defense markets. The Company has a product portfolio of market-leading brands serving its customers’ most demanding applications. CIRCOR markets its solutions directly and through various sales partners to more than 14,000 customers in approximately 100 countries. The Company has a global presence with approximately 3,100 employees with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts. For more information visit our website at https://www.circor.com/ .

In late 2023, CIRCOR was acquired by the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. (together with its affiliates, "KKR"). The news release is available here along with additional information about KKR and its unique approach to employee ownership can be found at the end of this document.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CIRCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are encouraged to apply.

BENEFITS

Why Work at CIRCOR

Employee Ownership Program:

As part of CIRCOR’s acquisition by KKR, you're not just an employee – you are an owner. All employees are owners of the company and everyone has a stake in the company’s success. Our ownership culture fosters a sense of pride and accountability, driving innovation and excellence across all levels of the company.

Since 2011, KKR portfolio companies have awarded billions of dollars of total equity value to over 60,000 non-senior management employees, demonstrating how broad-based engagement and alignment can create business value while driving greater financial inclusion.

Other Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• 401k with company match
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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