Product Engineering - Project Engineer 4

Job#: 3034822

Job Description:
Product Engineering - Project Engineer 4

Location: Warren, Michigan (Onsite)
Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

The main function of a project engineer is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities across engineering-based projects. The project engineer is responsible for project design, scope management, cost control, quality, and performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Develop, track and manage project budget, project plans, timelines, and scope.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• May recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Manage project resources, including procuring project staff, developing, motivating, coaching, and advising.
• Partner closely with other members of functional project teams to define business requirements.
• Develop product rollout plans and procedures.
• Prepare and present cost-benefit analyses.
• Ensure appropriate project management processes are being utilized.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Experience: 8-10 years of required experience.

Technical Skills: Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMI or PMP certification is preferred.
• Proven project management experience.
• People management and team building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization.
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles to engineering and business functions.

EEO Employer

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