Overview: Plans, schedules, and leads engineering project assignments requiring independent judgement in the evaluation, selection, and adaptation of various engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Responsibilities: Assure progress against objectives and schedules by independently planning, scheduling and leading design activities; and by participating in determining technical objectives.Assure the value of engineering solutions for products through creative design and by applying up-to-date design solutions, techniques, approaches, methods, and technology.Assure the value of engineering solutions by creating sketches, computer models, mockups, and prototypes; facilitating the evaluation of it by management, technical groups, manufacturing, marketing, and the customer; and conducting advanced design analysis and testing.Assure proper documentation and data files by creating and maintaining up-to-date project records.Assure efficient and effective design activity by representing the department on standard engineering questions; directing the work of assigned designers, engineers, and technicians; providing engineering consulting advice to engineers and designers; and by working with development and technical support groups on projects.Assure the accomplishment of team objectives through effective communication and teamwork; and by providing advanced technical assistance as needed.Contribute to the value of product designs by studying competitive product and customers practices, identifying customer needs, and establishing new product definition and design goals.Contribute to the advancement of product designs and awareness of recent innovations by continuing education, reading, participating in engineering and industry standards setting organizations, and by developing and maintaining a professional network outside the company.Provides for an environment of self-sustaining, continuous improvement consistent with corporate objectives by driving improvements in throughput times and eliminating waste in a manner that is measurable and provides value to the product and/or service that is delivered.
Qualifications: Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively in oral, written, and illustration form.Demonstrates intermediate project management skills and the ability to manage small technical projects effectively.
Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a team environment.Demonstrates the ability to represent the department and to direct the work of engineers and designers and to provide consulting advice to designers and engineers.Demonstrates ability to provide imaginative, thorough, and practical engineering solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
Substantial skill in the technical, theoretical, and practical aspects of a wide range of engineering work.Successful candidates typically possess over 5 years of relevant professional engineering experience of increasing responsibility and difficulty of assignments.
Technical competence and theoretical knowledge beyond a standard curriculum of an accredited BS degree in Engineering with over 5 years experience; Masters in Mechanical Engineering with over 2 years experience; Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent experience.A background check and screen for the illegal use of drugs is required.A-dec is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In addition, A-dec will not discriminate against applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another.
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