Project Engineer, Global Mobility Bike & Fitness
Gates Corporation · Englewood, CO · 2 mo ago
EngineeringFull-time
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Quotations & tracking of engineering prototypes
- Review of quotation inputs - Specifications, drawing packages, volumes, etc.
- Sending out Request for Quotes (RFQ's)
- Maintaining quote database - tracking On-time Delivery (OTD), quote sprint, etc.
- Maintain and improve analytical quotation calculators.
- Collaborate with purchasing to issue PO's.
- Cook with suppliers for part delivery/tracking.
- Continuous improvement of the quotation and sample procurement process.
Design for Manufacturing
- Review drawing packages before release to identify potential design or manufacturing issues.
- Work directly with suppliers to review drawing packages and address drawing redlines.
- Present any issues to the design team and work through solutions to eliminate manufacturing issues.
- Discuss and align on updates with the supplier.
Inspections of engineering samples
- Oversee inspection of prototypes when they arrive with fast turnaround.
- Provide Design Engineering team inspection feedback.
- Support First Article Inspection (FAI) process.
Testing of engineering samples
- Design Verification Plan (DVP) review for projects.
- Test sample management – define quantity of samples required for validation.
- Technical support during test - sample assembly, procedures, abnormalities.
- Interpretation of results with designated engineer.
Requirements And Preferred Skills
- 2-5+ years' experience in an engineering technician or test engineer role.
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree, Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Familiarity with proper lab safety and housekeeping practices.
- Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.
- Design for manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Experience with metrology equipment (CMM, gages, laser scanners, etc.) is a plus.
- Experience with measurement systems analysis and quality techniques are a plus.
- Experience working with and following engineering (inspection and test) procedures.
Skills And Capabilities
- A preference to hands on work style.
- Knowledge of shop tools and inspection techniques.
- Familiarity with computer tools like spreadsheets and slide presentations.
- Ability to read and understand CAD models and technical drawings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including comfort and confidence working with overseas suppliers.
- Technical aptitude for engineering products and equipment.
- Flexible to the priorities of the business.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Solution oriented.
- Self-motivated, Self-directed, and driven to complete projects quickly and efficiently.
- Able to work with cross functional teams.
- Strong troubleshooting and problem mitigation skills.
- Values quality of work and attention to detail.
Pay & Benefits
Salary - $80,000 - $90,000
Full-Time
Relocation is not provided
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days.
All vacation days are accrued
Tuition Reimbursement