Project Engineer

Role details

*Customer communication* includes customer calls and visits, conceptual design with customer engineers, technical presentations and proposal writing concepts and quotations and recommendations for the resolution of shock and vibration problems.

*Design and analysis* includes the conceptual and iterative design required to reach a practical solution to customer problems of shock, noise and vibration, the use of Creo (ProEngineer) software, and the ability to perform DFMEA analysis.

*Program and project planning/management* requires high energy and the ability to manage multiple projects including design review, leadership and involvement in the new product introduction process, project scheduling, and coordination of the timely build, test and delivery of prototypes to customers. Plan and manage programs/projects from concept through customer acceptance. This includes initial design and analysis, prototyping, testing, iterative design and analysis, and transition of programs to production.

*On-going product support* includes initial design for manufacturability, DFM, cooperation with operations groups as products transition to high volume orders, assisting in the resolution of production problems, and leadership and involvement in product cost reduction teams. On-going product support, including FMEA, and assistance in cost reduction programs and continuous improvement teams.

The *ideal* candidate has

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge/experience with technical skills such as Creo (ProEngineer) and FEA, FMEA a plus, etc.
• Knowledge/education that included courses in shock and vibration.
• Proven organizational, communication, leadership, and influence skills.
• Experience designing component solutions to problems of shock, noise, and vibration,U.S. citizen or elastomeric rubber to metal products preferred, with experience working with OEM engineers in related markets, Defense/Aerospace applications.
• Strong project planning and project management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, team, leadership, and presentation skills
• 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 the prescribed style and format
• Must be a US Citizen based on ITAR & NOFORN requirements

We are 40 000 men and women who meet the challenges faced by our automotive, aviation, defence and industry customers every day. Our passion for challenge and our enthusiasm encourage us to imagine, design and produce high performance and innovative fluid, sealing system and anti-vibration solutions. Working at Hutchinson means being curious about everything, contributing to the evolution of mobility and reducing carbon emissions.

Join us and show what drives you!

A French company with an international presence (25 countries): 170 years of history and passing on our know-how.

5 billion in turnover, with 5% invested in R&D.