Project Engineer

Summary:
The main function of a project engineer is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities across engineering-based projects. A typical project engineer is responsible for project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting.

Components and Assemblies for areas such as Bumpers, Fascias, Grilles, Wheel Liners or Exterior Trim. Responsibilities will be Part Release and Plant Launch activities.

Job Responsibilities:
Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
Develop, track and manages project budget, project plans, timelines, and scope.
Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
May recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Manage project resources including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching, and advising
Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements
Develop product rollout plans and procedures.
Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses.
Ensure appropriate project management processes are being utilized.

Skills:
Proven project management experience.
People management and team building skills.
Demonstrated ability to be flexible/ adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities.
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.
Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles engineering and business functions.
Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field.
PMI or PMP certification preferred.
5-7 years of experience required.

Hiring Manager's top skills:
Experience in Exterior Molds - Fascias/Grilles/Trim and in development and launch
Technically creative - able to learn technologies of the exterior space and apply those criteria to solutions (innovate and Embrace Change)
Move with Urgency: move quickly and thoughtfully to seize opportunities
Learning Process and engaging in time management and risk assessment. Autonomous and able to find resolution to unpredictable scenarios. (Selling your ideas or solutions to peers, leadership and stakeholders that support and need support.)

Travel:
Potential for Fort Wayne Assembly Plant - once a month, or once every other month for the next quarter, and may not need to.
Duration of travel: day trips or a couple days at most