Project Engineer

About the role

Performs specialized engineering functions for the analysis, design and fabrication processes of various technical projects assigned. Analyzes and interprets complex customer specifications and is accountable for managing the required technical calculations and documentation in conformance with the company’s quality systems as documented.

Responsibilities

• Generates novel concept designs to develop a preliminary Work Breakdown for the Engineering effort attributed to proposal inputs and product development.
• Upon Project award, collects project-based Design Inputs, Design Interfaces, and Quality Program Requirements and combines them into an Engineering Design Plan including a milestone schedule.
• Initiates and author a Functional Requirements Document in the absence of a project-based customer user requirement.
• Launches Engineering Kick-Off meetings with internal staff and project stakeholders to establish and communicate the project design tasks and resources based on the Engineering Plan.
• Establishes, organizes, and controls the Design Basis (collection of Design Inputs) using a Compliance Matrix spreadsheet.
• Collaborates with engineering disciplines (Designers, Drafters, SME’s) and manages discipline interfaces (sub vendors, contractors) on a per project basis.
• Coordinates design reviews with project stakeholders and engineering staff, and provides technical verification as needed per the applicable quality requirements.
• Serves as the technical lead in customer facing reviews and status coordination meetings.
• Reviews and disposes of Design Change Notices, Non-Conformance Reports, Field Change Requests, and Supplier Deviation Requests.
• Manages technical scope changes and design deliverables under the company’s NQA-1 quality program.
• Assists design teams as needed with 3D CAD, 2D drawings, and other design deliverables.
• Develops Bill of Materials (BOM), material consolidations, and oversees engineering procurement activities.
• Develops Production Travelers using software tools in conjunction with shop drawings and weld maps for fabrication.
• Trains and mentors junior engineers and drafters.
• Supports the Project Manager by ensuring technical scope is properly implemented and progressing per the project schedule.
• Reviews and approves manufacturing drawings and specifications.
• Performs or oversees factory and site acceptance testing, including traveling to customer facilities when required.
• Specifies and quotes complex or non-stock items supporting procurement activities.
• Supports production staff for the duration of the fabrication schedule for design and procurement activities.
• Develops project-related conformance documentation – testing, manuals, plans, etc.
• Produces detailed technical submittal documents to satisfy quality tracking requirements.
• Writes deviation requests and non-conformance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution (7+ yrs experience), or equivalent industry experience.
• Machine design or stainless-steel sheet metal design required.
• Well-rounded background in core mechanical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity or experience with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standard strongly desired.
• Past DOE/DOD or other Government based project experience is highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong computer knowledge and familiarity with standard workstation office software (MS Office).
• Familiarity or experience with SolidWorks, Pro/E, AutoCAD or other drafting/modeling software, SolidWorks strongly preferred.
• Experience with Manufacturing ERP systems such as Global Shop Solutions (GSS) is desired.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will be required to lead or direct teams of engineers in design, planning, and execution of multiple projects. Will be required to lead or direct individuals, or teams in the completion of programmatic improvements and changes. Will be required to perform training activities related to engineering overhead programs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited institution (7+ yrs experience), or equivalent industry experience.
• Machine design or stainless-steel sheet metal design required.
• Well-rounded background in core mechanical engineering concepts.
• Familiarity or experience with Nuclear Quality Assurance (NQA-1) standard strongly desired.
• Past DOE/DOD or other Government based project experience is highly desirable.

Other

• Must be a US Citizen - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• ATG is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.