Project Engineer - Carpentersville, United States - OTTO Engineering

    OTTO Engineering
    OTTO Engineering Carpentersville, United States

    1 month ago

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    Project Engineer - Controls

    OTTO – designed, manufactured and precision tested, right here in the USA.


    OTTO's opportunity:
    Our Project Engineer will manage all the aspects of product development activities, from concept to production.

    Responsibilities include coordinating the activities between the engineering disciplines, sourcing, manufacturing, production, and in some cases suppliers, customers, and partners to achieve project goals in a timely fashion.

    Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor new team members. Prepare reports for the upper management regarding the status of a project. Must be big-picture and detailed-oriented thinking. Strong, proactive management and people skills to encourage collaboration and keep projects on track.


    Specifically, the Project Engineer will:
    Work with the project teams to develop product requirements, project schedules, and milestones that meet or exceed customer expectations

    Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

    Apply modern project management tools and techniques to keep a project on schedule and within budget

    Ability to address root cause issues using problem-solving skills and execute contingency planning with the project team to keep schedules on track

    Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options

    Pending project size may be required to be part of the project team – engineering, analysis, etc

    • Maintain and regularly update NRE hours, tooling costs, part costs, and test costs
    Manage BOMs, engineering change notices, and all project-related documents

    Runs weekly project meetings to keep a cross-functional team informed and on task

    Present monthly project reviews to senior management – schedule, costs, issues

    Adhere to OTTO's phase-gate process and ensure phase requirements are completed and properly documented

    • Assist with other duties as required or assigned

    What you'll need to bring to the table:
    BS in Engineering (ME, EE, General)

    Minimum 5 years of Project Management experience

    Good people skills – able to negotiate and achieve results without direct reporting authority

    Problem-solving, multitasking, and planning skills

    Previous hands-on engineering experience – concept through production

    Microsoft Project (or equivalent) experience

    Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

    Strong oral, written, and follow up communications skills


    OTTO's Benefits:
    Medical Insurance

    Dental Insurance

    Vision Insurance

    401(k) with a company match

    Tuition Assistance

    Life Insurance Benefits

    Competitive Pay

    Profit Sharing Bonus

    Paid Vacation and Holidays

    Company Picnic

    Holiday Party

    AND numerous OTTO celebrations throughout the year

    To review all of OTTO's available opportunities,

    please visit our career page by clicking on the link below:


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