Project Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Project Engineer to join the Kirby Risk Service Center in Lafayette, IN. In this role, you will work as a team member and support customers directly to provide the best solutions to resolve manufacturing issues. Kirby Risk Service Center specializes in electrical wiring, control panel, and mechanical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical assistance to customers in the design, assembly, and manufacturing of new products.
• Prepare all new products for production using Lean Manufacturing and QS to maintain the highest level of quality and repeatability.
• Communicate with organization leadership, internal customers, and external customers.
• Build customer products from prints.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide customers with the best solution in the most cost-effective manner.
• Create product visual aids and work instructions for the production associates.
• Design and write specifications for pre-production projects as needed.
• Develop customer relationships to:
  • Uncover opportunities for additional projects.
  • Collect and report customer comments and complaints.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key buying influences.
• Assist production associates with new builds.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering or Technical field.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Recognize the importance of developing and maintaining relationships with customers.
• Demonstrate professionalism when representing the company.
• Possess excellent communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude; MS Office; knowledge of CAD or wire harness software.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar preferred.

Work Environment

• Primarily onsite, indoors, in a controlled temperature environment.
• May be required to go to customer sites where environmental conditions will vary.
• Ability to perform essential functions of the role in a work environment with a variation of noise levels including high to moderate noise due to hand tools, machinery, heavy equipment, moving motorized vehicles, alarms, vibration, and general conversations.

Schedule

1st Shift

About Us

Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.

Benefits

• Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs.
• Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training.
• 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).