Associate Process Engineer

Job-ID: 13637; Location(s): McPherson, KS 

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.  Ensures that project objectives are completed on time and within budget.

JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS

Technical Responsibilities

• Develops project objectives by reviewing project proposals and plans; conferring with management.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements; assigning personnel to phases and elements; reviewing bids from contractors.
• Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards; completing technical studies; preparing cost estimates.
• Confirms product performance by designing and conducting tests.
• Determines project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elements.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving problems.
• Controls project plan by reviewing design, specifications, and plan and schedule changes; recommending actions.
• Controls project costs by approving expenditures; administering contractor contracts.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains project data base by writing computer programs; entering and backing up data.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with federal and state regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Other

• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned.
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned

Special Job Dimensions

• Will be required to travel up to 40% of the time.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze, prioritize, assess and problem solve technical requirements.
• Strong documentation skills, with particular skills in technical writing.
• Ability to lead diverse teams of individuals from different disciplines.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, processes and procedures.
• Good understanding of OSHA and ergonomic standards and the ability to implement those requirements into the project plans.

Education, Certification/License & Work Experience

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Your contact person:

Johnathan Nuthall  -  John.Nuthall@viega.us -