This Project Engineer I position is responsible for managing smaller projects and contributing to larger initiatives within Marine Components. The role involves a mix of self-directed project work, mechanical design and process engineering tasks, product and manufacturing improvements, supplier and customer coordination, and support for business development initiatives to help grow Marine Components.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage projects for a variety of products and components within Marine Components, including metal parts, towers, flooring, board racks, and other marine-related items, with potential expansion into other products and segments.
Create and execute schedules for smaller projects while assisting with schedules on larger efforts; coordinate with suppliers and customers to meet milestones and track vendor progress
Develop product quotes and manufacturing plans for assigned projects, including design and documentation of proposed manufacturing processes, tooling, and production requirements
Contribute new ideas and solutions to technical and project challenges to drive innovation on both individual and team efforts
Work with leadership and engineering teams to develop and maintain accurate project timelines
Participate in and occasionally lead regular project review meetings for assigned projects, communicating status and supporting accountability
Manage project approvals and associated communications for smaller projects; assist on larger ones
Oversee prototype, pre-production, and sample builds for assigned projects, including scheduling, detailed build documentation, BOM creation, engineering change management, and resource coordination to ensure on-time, in-spec execution
Perform product design engineering and process engineering responsibilities, including concept development, CAD modeling, drawings, design reviews, technical reports, and adherence to GD&T standards (with guidance as needed on complex items)
Provide hands-on manufacturing support including programming and machine trials (ex. CNC Mill/Router, Laser cutter, Sheet metal brake, etc.)
Deliver process engineering support through manufacturing process/method selection, routing creation, tooling/fixture design, DFMA analysis, and production optimization
Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to deliver feasible, cost-effective designs aligned with production capabilities
Demonstrate self-driven initiative, high engagement, strong prioritization, and proactive communication with management and internal/external customers throughout all project phases
Support project justification and business development by assisting with business cases, participating in customer-facing technical discussions, and contributing to the growth of Marine ComponentsOther duties may be assigned.