Project Engineer - Part-time

Kelly Engineering has an AMAZING opening for a Project Engineer located in Troy, MI.

Responsible for daily test related activities pertaining to hydraulic, environmental, electro-dynamic, pneumatic and burner based testing. The engineer will act as a liaison between the customer and the laboratory to insure test specifications are completed properly and in a timely manner.  The Engineering Manager Deputy assumes the responsibilities of the Director of Engineering in his absence, including, but not limited to, project workload and priority assignments, customer issues, financial updates/evaluations, sales team support.

The project engineer will work closely with the customers, as well as sales and operation teams, to fully understand testing needs and be responsible for all aspects of testing activities, including, but not limited to:

• Develop accurate quotation with sales team.  Support team with technical detail to help understand project scope.
• Work with fabrication team to develop necessary fixtures to support tests.
• Become competent in testing systems using hydraulic, pneumatic, electo-dynamic, burner and environmental systems.
• Lead test planning, execution, data analysis and report delivery (required to work closely with operations/technicians).
• Clearly communicate with operations / technicians project requirements and timing.
• Support the test cell automation testing including calibration, data acquisition and equipment  programming.
• Directly interact with customers to provide best-in-class service.
• Accountable for meeting test and development project objectives.
• Works with the test operations team to diagnose and resolve problems with test equipment in timely manner.
• Work with operations to develop and improve test procedures.
• Support the quality team and follow the Quality Management System (QMS). Identify potential quality issues and risk factors.
• Seek opportunities to improve the safety of the laboratories and processes.
• Identifies actual or potential deficiencies and areas for improvement in accuracy, reliability, durability, and/or responsiveness.                                   
• Represents the company at meetings with customers and suppliers.
• All duties of the Director of Engineering fall to the Engineering Manager Deputy in his/hers absence.
• Project workload flow to engineering team and prioritize tests with the operations team.
• Support the resolution of customer issues (complaints, corrective actions, equipment needs, etc)
• Support sales team through verification of new project feasibility and quoting.

Education

• Bachelors of Science in Engineering ie Mechatronics, Electrical or Mechanical AND preferably 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Why Kelly®?

Kelly puts you in charge of your career, with access to cutting edge projects and technologies in industry leading organizations. Top companies throughout the world have trusted Kelly as a premier source of engineering talent and services since 1965. And engineering job seekers know Kelly as a firm with an unmatched reputation for quality, integrity, and professionalism. Whether you seek the variety and flexibility of working on short-term project engagements or prefer contract-to-hire or direct-hire placement with our clients, apply with Kelly to explore opportunities that suit your specific professional interests.

About Kelly®

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