Perform assignments of a complicated nature. Lead engineering subtasks involving the design, fabrication, validation, and manufacture of subassemblies, systems, processes, equipment or facilities. Conceive and plan engineering subtasks to explore product or process problems; defines and selects new concepts and approaches to the design or development of new or improved products, processes, equipment or facilities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepare detail project plans, including statements of technical objectives and approaches, task breakdowns, schedules, project cost estimates and product cost analyses, submit for approval.
Direct and coordinate all work on assigned projects by engineers, support personnel and outside groups involving design, development, drafting, sample construction and delivery, test and evaluation, and release for production.
Personally carry out in-depth design and development engineering work of advanced or pioneering nature involving complex analytic and/or experimental techniques at a professional engineering level.
Counsel and train less senior engineers and technical support personnel in technical areas as required or requested.
Maintain project records; prepare technical, cost and other reports as requested to show progress and results achieved.
Contribute sound professional advice and creative new ideas, concepts and approaches relative to new design and development projects.
Keep abreast and well informed of state-of-the-art and important events in areas relevant to engine design and development through publications, outside contacts, meetings, shows, seminars and short courses.
Work to develop individual goals/objectives to support the department goals through the use of the Maximizing Performance Appraisal Process.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering program or a PE license.
EXPERIENCE: 3 - 8 years work experience on complex mechanical equipment, experience with internal combustion engines a plus.
SKILLS: Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical problem solving involving design, fabrication and validation of subassemblies and systems. A Self-starter who has the ability to make decisions using decision support tools and critical thinking.