At 2aUSA, we proudly set the industry standard for customer satisfaction. With our detailed approach to project planning and management, we produce the highest quality deliverables on time, every time. Currently, we’re in search of a distinguished product development engineer to join our team. As an ideal candidate, you’re a highly trained engineer with a proven history of project or program management. You’re an outstanding communicator, an exceptional leader, and an even better strategist. You’re ultimately responsible for delivering projects with the utmost attention to safety and quality.
Objectives of this Role
Maximize project efficiency and profitability
Determine project specifications and acquire the necessary materials for completion
Develop scope and parameters for project design and implementation
Identify project responsibilities, delegating phases and elements to the appropriate personnel
Develop and control the full project-plan lifecycle
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
Manage wide range of projects from newly awarded business, machine installation and existing tooling/equipment refurbishment purchase until PPAP approval using visual tools.
Determines project specifications by studying product design & customer requirements.
Maintain budgetary, scheduling, and project oversight, and report regularly to plant manager to keep him/her constantly informed of project progress, plans and problems that could significantly affect costs or schedules.
Controls project costs by approving expenditures and administering supplier contracts
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from contractors.
Developing specifications and scope for the project's needed equipment.
Manage suppliers involved in the projects and monitor their timelines.
Prepare Process Flow, PFMEA and control plan for all the new project working with the cross functional teams.
Ensure PPAP submission and approval for all the assigned projects.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering or related field of study
2+ years project management, project engineering, or project planning experience (scope, schedule, cost, quality)
Proven computer platform experience
Strong field management experience
Experience supporting Engineering Change Request (ECR) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO) processes
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of design software (CAD/CAM)
GD&T knowledge
with MS Office Suite of tools, exposure to schedule software, preferably Microsoft Project
understanding of compliance and quality assurance guidelines and best practices
on CNC machining and Die Casting.
Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay, Birthday Pay, Anniversary Pay, and 401K.