Senior Project Engineer

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SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER
Assume a broad scope of technical and project management responsibilities including design and analysis, program planning and management, customer communication, and ongoing product support.   Use engineering background in shock and vibration to support current business and develop additional business for Hutchinson in the assigned market segment.
Design and analysis include the conceptual and iterative design of elastomer and metallic components as required to reach a practical solution to customer problems relating to shock, vibration, and noise. This is done through the use of Creo (ProEngineer), internally developed analysis software, and in conjunction with internal FEA personnel. The ideal candidate would also have the ability to perform DFMEA analysis.
Program and project planning/management requires high energy and the ability to manage multiple projects. The Project Engineer leads various cross-functional teams through the New Product Development phase gate process from Concept Design (Phase 1), Prototyping & Qualification (Phase 2), and into Production Ramp-up/Industrialization (Phase 3). At all phases, the Project Engineer is responsible for maintaining the project schedule and reporting status to Senior Management through Phase Gate reviews.
Customer communication includes customer calls and visits, conceptual design discussions with customer engineers, technical presentations and proposals, quotations, and recommendations for the resolution of shock and vibration problems.
On-going product support encompasses all products already in production and requires cooperation with operations groups including production managers, technicians, and operators. On-going product support includes review and disposition of non-conforming material, involvement in continual improvement teams, and assistance in cost reduction efforts
The ideal candidate has
 

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering, plus 2+ years of relevant experience
• Knowledge/experience with technical skills such as 3D modeling (Creo) and FEA. FMEA is a plus.
• Experience/education that included courses in shock and vibration.
• Proven organizational, communication, leadership, and influence skills.
• Experience designing component solutions to problems of shock, vibration, and noise or rubber bonded to metal products and with experience working with OEM engineers in related markets and/or Defense/Aerospace applications.
• Experience in the design of molded products and processes for manufacturing
• Experience in the Defense or Railroad Industry is a plus
• Experience with shock and vibration mitigation and/or analytical methods, MIL-STD-810, Modal Analysis, etc.
• Strong project planning and project management skills
• Experience with problem-solving including techniques Fish Bone (6M), 5-Why, 8D, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, team, leadership, and presentation skills
• Familiarity with the requirements of an AS9100 Quality Management System as it relates to Engineering & Product Development
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
• Must be a US Citizen based on ITAR &  NOFORN requirements

Benefits effective day one!  Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Care, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, Free Life & Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Parental and Family Leave, Employee Assistance Program 401(k) Plan, Opportunity to Purchase Stock at a discount and receive Free Shares, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Assistance, Employee Referral Program, Employee Discount Programs, Recognition Programs, Credit Union, Variety of Schedules Available with Flexibility.

Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status

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