Program Engineer

Saft America, Inc.

Cockeysville, Maryland

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Identify Issues, Lean Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Mechanical Engineering, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Management, Project/Program Coordination, Quality Assurance Methodology, Regulatory Compliance, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Track Customer Issues, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
LOCATION
Cockeysville, Maryland
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Program Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a program engineer, you will be responsible program execution including development and delivery of complex battery products in compliance with technical requirements, program schedule, and program budget.  

Responsibilities:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • Proven experience as a program engineer or a similar role (preferably 1-2 years of experience)
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Familitarity within an engineering/manufacturing environment that uses lean and six sigma practices is highly preferred
Qualifications:
  • Track and complete program tasks for development and manufacturing of complex battery systems from fast-paced development to production type programs.
  • Learn project parameters to formulate appropriate responses to the client. This can be done by employing change management skills to identify scope creep, and by working directly with the PM and our contracts department.
  • Contribute to program and participate in team settings. 
  • Analyze information/data to make sound day to day decisions. Escalate issues when appropriate.
  • Assist the program manager with managing the product line.
  • Working with engineering team to coordinate completion of new design tasks.
  • Oversee fielding and processing of customer complaints and returns
  • Interface with customers on technical topics.
  • Assist engineering with troubleshooting batteries.
  • Assist production with optimizing assembly and test processes.
  • Improve front end and production processes as possible to streamline and automate
  • Assist and backup the program coordinator with material and shipping activities.
  • Document battery test and build processes
  • Assemble prototype batteries

About the Company

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Saft America, Inc.

Saft is the world's leading designer and manufacturer of advanced-technology batteries for industry. Saft products are widely acknowledged to be reliable, safe, cost-efficient, long-life and respectful of the environment.

What we do best
Saft designs, develops and manufactures high-technology batteries for industry and specialised applications.

We have a mission
Saft’s mission is to support its customers worldwide with traditional and new-generation batteries tailored to their needs. The company continues to develop and enhance next-generation battery systems for emerging applications.

A world leader
Saft has for many years been the world leader in the design and manufacture of nickel-based and primary lithium batteries for industrial use. Saft is the world leader in space and defence batteries with its Li-ion technologies, which are also deployed in energy storage, transportation and telecommunications. It is located in most countries where its customers are situated. It constantly nurtures excellence in its technical and commercial teams.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
1918
WEBSITE
http://www.saftbatteries.com/