PROJECT ENGINEER 3 (AUTOMATION)

At Daniel Defense, Only the Best Build the Best

Daniel Defense engineers and manufactures the worlds finest weapon systems and accessories. Our mission to honor God and defend freedom is accomplished by serving customers and providing top quality solutions to our military, law enforcement and civilians that are seeking premium firearms for home defense, hunting, and sport shooting.

As a Project Engineer III, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements.
• Responsible for project management and CAPX and project phase elements, including hand-offs to Manufacturing/Operations.
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements,
• Determines project specifications by studying process flow, process requirements, and performance requirements.
• Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends; recommending actions.
• Completes technical studies and prepares cost estimates.
• Helps to designs facility layout and personnel requirements in relation to production/automation operations
• Helps to develop work instructions for operations and production personnel.
• Assistance in training production personnel and completing automation training sign-offs
• Assembles reports to document process status and changes.
• Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor automation upgrades and systems.
• Evaluate existing processes and workflows for automation needs and requirements.
• Work alongside the Automation Engineers to help with Installation and Sustainment needs of the Automation Systems.
• Ensures that work processes are safe and addresses safety issues and concerns
• Responsible for reporting any problems or concerns to direct Supervisor.
• Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Maintains good working relations with all other employees. Strives to have no conflicts with other employees.
• Participates in the companys efforts to continuously improve in Safety, 6S, Quality, Delivery and Productivity.
• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment
• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as deemed appropriate or necessary by management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelors degree in Science/ Automation/ Industrial Engineering/Manufacturing, preferred but not required equivalent experience combined with Associates degree as an alternative.
• Or 4-7 years of experience in a high-tech manufacturing environment, responsible for sophisticated manufacturing and automation equipment.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• The ability to quickly understand scope and constraints of a problem and to develop solutions that meet timing, cost, business requirements and consumer needs.
• Moderate understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering concepts.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas, processes, and technical requirements through effective written, graphic, and oral methods.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications for data entry and report generation.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Self-motivated to learn and perform job tasks to meet or exceed customer and company expectations.
• Working knowledge in the mechanical and design areas of automation.
• Demonstrates the capacity to work at an efficient rate to meet goals and standards.
• Self-driven hands on, with good communication skills.
• Positive attitude with strong work ethic.
• Ability to work under close direction and supervision of senior personnel.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.
• Must be able to work in a team environment, including cross-functional teams, and exert influence without alienating others.
• Basic understanding of Lean, Kaizen, & Design for Manufacturing principles a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the work day.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.