Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

PROJECT ENGINEER

Department:
Engineering Services

Location:

Erie, PA

Description

Essential Job Functions:

Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our C.L.E.A.R

Principles.

* Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver.

* Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change.

* Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate about your work.

* Accountability- deliver on commitments and act with integrity.

* Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive open, honest, and direct communication.

Responsibilities include:

* Direct and coordinate activities of a cross-functional team for the quotation, design, development, and launch for:

* Product Life-Cycle changes

* New product development & launch (NPI)

* Other special projects

* Assure that projects are completed on time, to budget, and meet customer expectations.

* Support life cycle management (LCM) review initiatives on all products.

* Lead efforts to resolve all technical issues related to design, performance, compliance, manufacturability, and/or quality.

* Analyze and provide technical input to product designs, manufacturing methods, validation plans, and component designs. Components typically include injection molded plastic parts, die cast parts, stampings, and machined parts.

* Serve as the primary technical interface for customers as well as internal Sales & Marketing personnel.

* Analyze technology trends and integrate latest technology into Truck-Lite products in conjunction with the Design group to ensure that Truck-Lite maintains its competitive advantage and status as the preferred supplier of lighting and visibility products.

* Evaluate and resolve manufacturing and performance issues with Manufacturing and Quality Departments to reduce potential NCR's and field issues, and to avoid customer dissatisfaction.

* Assure that new products are developed and documented in accordance with internal NPI (New Product Introduction) procedures as well as TS16949 requirements.

* Lead efforts to develop product specifications / definitions in conjunction with customers and sales personnel.

* Direct and coordinate activities of a cross-functional engineering team to complete new product quotations and develop capital budgets.

* Assist with Corporate productivity improvement projects and the timely achievement of engineering productivity goals.

* Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established for the Corporation.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):

* 4-year engineering degree in any of the following disciplines:
Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering. Candidates with other technical degrees will be considered based on relevant work experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

* 4 to 6 years of project management experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Truck-Lite Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled, committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Due to international Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all

candidates must be presently classified as a "US Person" which includes United States citizen; a permanent legal resident

(green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).