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Our partner is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for Transmissions in Muskegon, MI. Reporting to the Director of Transmission Engineering, the role involves managing engineering projects and providing technical support for fielded transmission concerns. The Lead Project Engineer collaborates closely with the Program Manager and oversees Product Engineers in executing Work Directives under the Transmission program.
Responsibilities:- Manage transmission and transmission sub-system design, analysis, integration, and performance application.
- Serve as the primary technical interface for discussions between the organization and Customers/Suppliers/Contractors.
- Lead cross-functional matrixed engineering teams (ME, EE, Software, etc.) to ensure work quality and meet engineering contract deliverables.
- Complete monthly budget assessments for projects and provide data to program finance and management.
- Support program management for technical aspects, including Statements of Work, schedule, cost, and risk.
- Approve engineering technical reports for customer submission.
- Accountable for transmission and gear drive system level requirements and derivation of design requirements from the vehicle level.
- Estimate engineering costs and serve as the technical lead for new transmission and gear drive projects, special assignments, and design/process improvement projects.
- Manage engineering resources matrixed to the program, assigning tasks, and evaluating employee performance.
- Ensure Design Verification Test plans capture all data to assess requirements compliance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical BS degree with a minimum of 9 years relevant experience (7 years with MS or equivalent).
- Ability to obtain security clearance.
- Willingness to travel (domestic and foreign) up to 10%.
- In-depth product knowledge of transmission and gear drive design, transmission performance parameters, and vehicle performance.
- Engineering knowledge of mechanics, hydraulics, transmission and gear drive parts, and understanding of component stress and strain.
- Understanding of powerpack integration into vehicles and how transmissions operation impacts vehicle performance.
- Project management experience, including the ability to use MS Project to create schedules.
- Proven problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including coaching and leading 8D investigations.
- Highly organized with multitasking abilities, leadership skills, and the ability to mentor and inspire engineers towards a common goal of excellence.
- Able to move freely throughout a manufacturing environment.
- GD&T knowledge, ability to read machining and assembly prints, and understanding of bill of materials and processes.
- Proven ability to make technical decisions, complete project objectives within budget and schedule with little supervision.
- Ability to work well with others in a cross-functional environment while handling multiple projects.
- Ability to track metrics and report the status of engineering activities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write and review technical reports.
Preferred Additional Skills:- Understanding of working with CAD models and programs in ProE (Creo) or other CAD software.
- Experience with combat vehicle propulsion systems, including transmission and powerpack performance analysis.
- Manufacturing or assembly line experience, specifically setting up new assembly lines for existing products.
- Fluency in German.
- Experience in regulated aerospace/military manufacturing environment with CNC Machining, complex assembly, and product test.
Benefits
- Pay Range: $120,000 - $150,000
- The organization is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
