Project Engineer - Controls
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
Project Engineer - ControlsOTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.
OTTO’s opportunity:Our Project Engineer will manage all the aspects of product development activities, from concept to production. Responsibilities include coordinating the activities between the engineering disciplines, sourcing, manufacturing, production, and in some cases suppliers, customers, and partners to achieve project goals in a timely fashion. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor new team members. Prepare reports for the upper management regarding the status of a project. Must be big-picture and detailed-oriented thinking. Strong, proactive management and people skills to encourage collaboration and keep projects on track.
Specifically, the Project Engineer will:Work with the project teams to develop product requirements, project schedules, and milestones that meet or exceed customer expectationsCoordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projectsApply modern project management tools and techniques to keep a project on schedule and within budgetAbility to address root cause issues using problem-solving skills and execute contingency planning with the project team to keep schedules on trackMaking effective decisions when presented with multiple optionsPending project size may be required to be part of the project team – engineering, analysis, etc· Maintain and regularly update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costsManage BOMs, engineering change notices, and all project-related documentsRuns weekly project meetings to keep a cross-functional team informed and on taskPresent monthly project reviews to senior management – schedule, costs, issuesAdhere to OTTO’s phase-gate process and ensure phase requirements are completed and properly documented· Assist with other duties as required or assigned
What you’ll need to bring to the table:BS in Engineering (ME, EE, General)Minimum 5 years of Project Management experienceGood people skills – able to negotiate and achieve results without direct reporting authorityProblem-solving, multitasking, and planning skillsPrevious hands-on engineering experience – concept through productionMicrosoft Project (or equivalent) experienceAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentStrong oral, written, and follow up communications skills
OTTO’s Benefits:Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) with a company matchTuition AssistanceLife Insurance BenefitsCompetitive PayProfit Sharing BonusPaid Vacation and HolidaysCompany PicnicHoliday PartyAND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year!
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