Project Engineer in Urbandale, Iowa at Power Packer North America Inc

Description:

Responsible for specification, product design, maintenance and support of components and subassemblies of products within time, cost and quality requirements. Verifies the components and subassemblies comply with functional, cost and manufacturability requirements.

Responsibilities (Tasks to perform successfully)

• Product and process specifications
• Develops, creates and modifies engineering specifications of components, subassemblies, and manufacturing processes. Verifies engineering standards and guidelines are applied correctly.
• Creates and modifies (conceptual) product designs and drawings using CAD tools, product data management systems and risk analisys tools. Supports design reviews internally and externally.
• Verifies designs through engineering calculations, modelling and/or simulations such as CFD and FEA.
• Proves the design meets specifications and customer expectations through creation and execution of test plans, and documents results in test reports. Prepares and supports prototype building activities.
• Develops, tracks, and implements design changes in order to reduce cost and/or improve product quality.
• Provides estimates for engineering tasks, monitors and reports own progress.
• Completes documentation of design artifacts according to the Gits product development process standards. Utilizes technical writing skills to document development activities through engineering reports.

Education & hard skills / Practical experiences

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent field
• 2 years of relevant experience in the area of Product Design or R&D desired but not mandatory
• Knowledge of industry relevant products, manufacturing processes and related technology, including industry knowledge
• Experience with hydraulic or pneumatic systems prefered
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• Team player, able to work in multidisciplinary project teams
• Advanced knowledge of CAD tools (SolidWorks)
• Knowledge and experience with other engineering tools, such as simulation/modelling, design and calculation tools, FMEA and 8D
• Knowledge of APQP or stage gate development processes

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
• Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
• Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
• Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
• Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
• Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
• Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.
• Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.