Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement processes, improvements and new technologies in TRUMPF production units.
• General project management, coordination and management of specific assignments.
• Apply known lean manufacturing, SYNCHRO and quality management tools to improve process accuracy and efficiency.
• Develop project plans incorporating both short- and long-term strategies for the production of new products.
• Manage project team activities, communicate changes and progress to team members, and report and escalate to upper management as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation via data and reports to track project progress, perform risk analyses, monitor work to ensure quality and implement process improvements.
• Meet productivity standards, complete projects on time and budget, and display commitment to excellence.
• Manage multiple projects and project teams, e.g., process improvement projects, investment projects, cost saving projects.
• Assist in the implementation of Strategic Production Planning, Product Transfers, Plant Layout, Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing following SYNCHRO principles.
• Support SYNCHRO activities and improve product flow by implementing standardized procedures and structures including value stream mapping of process flow through different department areas.

Requirements

• One-to-three years’ previous experience in project management, supply chain, procurement or industrial engineering preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of project management, lean manufacturing principles and manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and high self-confidence are a must.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized, flexible, must take initiative and have the ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required; SAP knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and/or other business, engineering, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.