Project Engineer II

About the role

Under the direction of and reporting to Sr. Manager, Global Advanced Manufacturing Engineering - Motors, develop and implement sustainable, robust and reliable complex manufacturing processes to achieve aggressive cost, quality and throughput goals and objectives. This position works in a team environment and uses engineering expertise and abilities to contribute to the development and manufacturing of power tool electric motors.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative solutions; implement sustainable, robust and reliable complex manufacturing processes
• Lead and perform final system runoffs to validate the complete machining process before transitioning to production
• Work with Platform Development, Advanced Development, and New Product Development design engineers to evaluate and advise product design for optimized manufacturability
• Work with and lead development with equipment suppliers to deliver custom processing solutions to achieve goals and objectives
• Research and evaluate new technologies and breakthrough processes to accelerate competitive manufacturing advantage
• Utilize prototyping methods to develop and prepare engineering samples for evaluation and testing
• Perform a variety of calculation and software aided analyses to prove process reliability, capability and sustainability
• Provide multiple what-if scenarios to find best total cost solution with financial impacts with emphasis on delivery timelines
• Provide strong emphasis on fixture and gaging design, utilizing 3D CAD software

Manufacturing Process Development

• Preferred knowledge and experience in production manufacturing assembly processes including but not limited to: Automation, resistance, laser welding, part handling, and motor winding
• Strong analytical skills, knowledge, and experience in process evaluation tools: Design of Experiments (DOE), Finite Element Analysis (FEA), PFMEA, DFMEA, statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout and other related engineering tools

Project Management Skills

• Lead manufacturing projects, providing direction, guidance and engineering expertise to team members
• Facilitate project flow involving regular contact with engineering, manufacturing and other cross functional teams when necessary
• Excellent verbal and written communication to make formal presentations regarding project status to team and management
• Provide input with cross functional teams of baseline staffing and skillset required as related to the operational complexity of the process
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work in a team environment and challenge status quo with respect to drive the best solutions for the business
• Lead operations milestone delivery through the VIGOR process

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally for machine and/or concept evaluations
• Estimated yearly travel: 10%-30% - Most trips will be 1-2 week in length with possibilities of weekend travel
• Ability to quickly learn new technical material
• Ability to be interactive "hands on" with each upcoming engineering project

Education And Experience Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering with a minimum of 8 years of relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience required
• Or an Engineering Technology degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience
• Preferred experience with motor manufacturing technologies such as winding, fusing, electrical testing, laser welding and ultrasonic welding
• Preferred enhanced specialty skills in new process development and implementation
• Advanced computer knowledge and skills in MS Office and SolidWorks/AutoCAD/NX

Competencies And Personal Attributes

• Agility—Embraces change, domestic and international travel
• Passionate and Energetic—Driven to be the best
• Entrepreneurial—Take ownership and appropriate risk, seek breakthroughs
• Drive for Results—Set plans, track progress and deliver commitments
• Team Oriented—embrace teams for overall business success
• Delivery—put theories into action