PROJECT ENGINEER (SEE THE PELICAN WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION)
OVERVIEW: Responsible for designing and leading complex customer
projects, including, but not limited to, customer collaboration,
concepting and engineering a detailed design along with required test
parameters to meet the customer desired design requirement and timeline.
Works cross-functionally with marketing, manufacturing and customers to
efficiently produce high quality molded products with a focus on
manufacturability as well as the facilitation of estimating, customer
service, overall planning, resource coordination, scheduling,
purchasing, and manufacturing functions, as they relate to project
completion. WHAT YOU\'LL NEED: Bachelor\'s Degree in an Engineering
Discipline. Mechanical or Plastics Engineering is preferred Must have at
least 10 years\' on-the-job engineering design experience in a
manufacturing environment Demonstrated Experience in Lean/Six Sigma,
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Geometric Dimensioning and
Tolerancing (GD&T). Required Computer Skills include MS Word, MS
Powerpoint, MS Excel, SolidEdge. Fluent in modeling and material
requirement Planning. Must have excellent communication skills,
specifically the ability to convey technical information effectively in
both verbal and written medium. Working knowledge of Dimensioning and
Tolerancing to ASME Y14.5 is required. Has a proven track record of
experience in designing multicomponent mechanical systems with between
15-50 components. A working knowledge of Engineering Statistics is
required. Skill in engineering analysis in specific areas of study
including Mechanics of Materials, Strength of Materials, Static
Analysis, Dynamics, and Mechanism Analysis is required. Advanced
understanding of Plastics and Metals including processes for
manufacturing these components is required. Understanding of methods of
inspection is required. Ability to conceptualize and document creative
mechanical solutions to challenging problems are required. Physical hand
assembly common to the production environment is required for this
position. Ability to use basic machine shop equipment is required for
this position. Use of drill presses, grinding wheels, manual lathes,
etc. is a must. Ability to perform testing, collect data, and analyze
data is required. Expert level knowledge of 21 CFR 820/ ISO13485 Design
Controls Proficient knowledge of Process development and Process
Validation. Demonstrated experience with managing 5-8 complex projects
at one time. Excellent Project Management skills is required Experience
mentoring and coaching others on technical skills Ability to use basic
machine shop equipment is required for this position. Use of drill
presses, grinding wheels, manual lathes, etc. is a must. Must be
eligible to receive information controlled under the International
Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). PREFERRED SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE:
Understanding of the fundamentals of Finite Element analysis is
preferred. Advanced application skills and knowledge of plastic
processing is preferred SAP experience is preferred. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION: Actively supports and complies with Pelican\'s objectives,
guidelines and commitment to Quality and Safety, with an emphasis on
continual improvement. Must be able to interact effectively and
cooperatively with employees at all levels. Must have the ability to
complete assignments within the timeframe specified by the Manager. Must
be flexible regarding working hours. Must be able to work evenings and
weekends, with or without advanced notice. Must be able to operate in a
fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously. Must
be able to travel, nationally and internationally, as necessary.