Senior lead project engineer job description
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Senior lead project engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in senior lead project engineer job postings.
Sample senior lead project engineer requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in project engineering
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering
- Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Waterfall, etc.
- Experience in leading and managing a team of engineers and project managers
Sample required senior lead project engineer soft skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
Senior lead project engineer job description example 1
Emerson senior lead project engineer job description
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Technology plus five (5) years of relevant industry experience.
- Basic knowledge or working experiences with HVAC applications.
- Independent thinker capable of leading cross-functional programs in a matrix organization.
- Experience with 3D CAD software such as Siemens NX9.0, SolidWorks, or CREO.
- Proven ability to integrate different technologies into a cohesive, technical system
- Strong project management skills including developing program schedules, and driving team decisions
- Basic working knowledge of advanced analytical techniques and how to deploy them
- Ability to travel up to 10% for the position.
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Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship is not available for this position.
PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Master's Degree in Mechanical engineering plus five (7) years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with Heat exchanger design and development.
- Knowledge with analytical methods (Thermal FEA, CFD, etc.) and the ability to assist in structuring studies.
- Basic understanding of heat transfer and thermodynamics and application with HVAC applications.
- HVAC system controls experience including but not limited to psychometric testing.
- Experience with LEAN methodologies, LEAN product development, and passion for continuous improvement.
- HVAC systems awareness, ability to integrate, sensors, compressor with power electronics and other system controls.
- Experience using Teamcenter database software.
- Modeling and programming using Visual Basic and C++.
Benefits
Emerson places a high value on ensuring that employees have a good work-life balance. We provide access to a competitive benefits package, including the following: medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401k participation with a competitive immediate match, fitness center, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, and an online wellness rewards program. Immediate vacation and holiday leave available, including a shutdown from December 24 through New Year's Day. Employee resource groups, including a very active Diversity and Inclusion committee, ensure that the Emerson values are incorporated into everyday employee life.
Why Work in the Greater Miami Valley Area
Our facility is located in Sidney, OH which is conveniently located within driving distance to several larger cities, such as Dayton, Troy, and Columbus. The area's generally low costs of living, excellent school systems, and low crime rates create a family-friendly environment. The area is home to several growing communities with restaurants, festivals, shopping, and arts scenes that make them exciting places to live and work.
About our Location
The newly renovated Sidney campus has 1M square feet of manufacturing floor with an additional 120k square feet of leading-edge lab facilities. This location is the headquarters for the air conditioning and cold chain businesses. Through our 30 years of scroll compressor expertise, our air conditioning related products help bring comfort and convenience in commercial, industrial and residential spaces. The cold chain business helps ensure that food safely and efficiently travels from farm to fork. Approximately 1600 employees work in Sidney, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Sidney location.
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Senior lead project engineer job description example 2
Raytheon Technologies senior lead project engineer job description
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. We are a global leader in aviation propulsion, and we are behind many of the major advances in both military and commercial engines. We design, manufacture and service aircraft engines, auxiliary and ground power units, and small turbojet propulsion products. Do you have the experience to join us and our Team?
Pratt & Whitney's North Berwick Engineering Center, located in beautiful Southern Maine, is currently seeking a talented and dedicated Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead / Project Engineer with the creativity, drive, and desire to see their ideas become a reality.
Key Responsibilities:
+ You will apply Project Engineering skills to support activities and technologies related to commercial and military gas turbine hardware. Hardware responsibilities include components found in the compressor, turbine, and bearing compartments.
+ You will work with the Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Organization to support and lead cross-functional teams responsible for the design, fabrication, and repair of Turbines section hardware.
+ Other activities include: detailed task planning and tracking, budget management and ownership, earned value management (EVMS) - coordinating Operations and manufacturing teams, integration of technologies into product lines, participating in investigations and corrective actions.
+ You are self-motivated and willing to take on challenging initiatives. •You have a record of achieving objectives within schedule and budget constraints, and driving continuous improvement is highly valued.
+ You have proven leadership skills.
+ You are a team player who also works well independently and will be highly adaptable to changing business needs.
+ Basic Qualifications:
+ BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
+ 5 years experience in a related field or 3 years experience with an Advanced degree.
+ Fluent in English (verbal/written)
+ U.S citizenship is required due to government program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Preferred candidates will have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, aerospace design methods and procedures, and continuous improvement tools.
+ Experience in a program environment related to hardware design and development.
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.
At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. We are a global leader in aviation propulsion, and we are behind many of the major advances in both military and commercial engines. We design, manufacture and service aircraft engines, auxiliary and ground power units, and small turbojet propulsion products. Do you have the experience to join us and our Team?
Pratt & Whitney's North Berwick Engineering Center, located in beautiful Southern Maine, is currently seeking a talented and dedicated Integrated Project Team (IPT) Lead / Project Engineer with the creativity, drive, and desire to see their ideas become a reality.
Key Responsibilities:
+ You will apply Project Engineering skills to support activities and technologies related to commercial and military gas turbine hardware. Hardware responsibilities include components found in the compressor, turbine, and bearing compartments.
+ You will work with the Hot Section Engineering (HSE) Organization to support and lead cross-functional teams responsible for the design, fabrication, and repair of Turbines section hardware.
+ Other activities include: detailed task planning and tracking, budget management and ownership, earned value management (EVMS) - coordinating Operations and manufacturing teams, integration of technologies into product lines, participating in investigations and corrective actions.
+ You are self-motivated and willing to take on challenging initiatives. •You have a record of achieving objectives within schedule and budget constraints, and driving continuous improvement is highly valued.
+ You have proven leadership skills.
+ You are a team player who also works well independently and will be highly adaptable to changing business needs.
+ Basic Qualifications:
+ BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
+ 5 years experience in a related field or 3 years experience with an Advanced degree.
+ Fluent in English (verbal/written)
+ U.S citizenship is required due to government program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Preferred candidates will have a good understanding of manufacturing processes, aerospace design methods and procedures, and continuous improvement tools.
+ Experience in a program environment related to hardware design and development.
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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Senior lead project engineer job description example 3
Panasonic senior lead project engineer job description
**YOUR MISSION:**
Leads people, product, budget, & process activities of the engineering design teams at the business unit/customer group level on small, medium and/or large scale advanced engineering development programs related to Head Up Display units design and integration activities.
**A DAY IN THE LIFE:**
PEOPLE
+ Leads and coordinates projects with automotive OEM customers.
+ Leads technical activities in conjunction with lead Systems, Software, Hardware, Test Validation engineers assigned to projects.
+ Ensures team successfully accomplishes stated project or functional goals and objectives.
+ Coordinates, delegates, prioritizes development and functional activities.
+ Provides overall project development, leadership and motivation for design team through project completion.
+ Ensures team compliance with appropriate customer requirements and processes.
+ Provides programmatic coordination among Systems, Electrical, Software and Mechanical disciplines.
PROCESS
+ Coordinates project activities in conjunction with other departments and locations (e.g. Validation, Manufacturing, Purchasing and AIS).
+ Implements Division Process Innovation Management, and New Product Launch Procedures and develops design based on Design for Manufacturability and OEM specific documentation.
+ Responds to quality and work issues and takes corrective action as appropriate (SCR, Warranty, Delivery Quality).
+ Manages critical path and open action items to ensure successful completion.
+ Reviews procedures, materials, or processes to assure compliance to all specifications and standards.
PRODUCT
+ Lead, task allocation, and domain direction for topics of HUD and AR HUD
+ Leads and coordinates Change Request Authorizations and Engineering Change Orders using Agile, Glovia and issues change requests via Jazz / RTC and DOORS.
+ Leads, creates and maintains Project Books containing Design Reviews (DR0, DR1, DR2), design outputs, minutes, etc.
+ Leads Project from Request for Quote process through factory transfer Zenbara, Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and production launch as outlined in Product Development Process procedure.
+ Leads, coordinates and/or participates in customer events e.g. system verifications, cross checks, integration camps, etc.
+ Manages and communicates with team and management regarding development activities, project schedule, cost, issues, and risks.
BUDGET
+ Develops project plans, scheduling, budget planning, Work Breakdown Structure, leads Cross Functional Team meetings, and Red/Yellow/Green tracking with organizations in both domestic and overseas locations.
+ Implements Quality Cost Development Delivery for OEM products and develops vendor base for reduced cost investment.
**MUST HAVES:**
+ Four-year College Degree in at least one STEM major (Science; Technology; Engineering; Math) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience; or a minimum of ten (10) years of customer facing, electronics product life cycle management experience.
+ Experience leading and directing staff preferred.
+ Experience with system level design work and solving complex problems independently.
+ Experience in coordinating technical activities in conjunction with Lead Systems Engineers assigned to the project.
+ Experience in coordinating, delegating and prioritizing development and functional activities, while managing critical open action items.
+ Experience in audio related automotive products preferred.
+ Experience in leading software intensive projects preferred.
+ Experience ensuring compliance with TS16949, APQP, Customer and Company processes and procedures.
+ Experience interfacing with Customers on technical project issues.
+ Proficiency with the computer applications appropriate to the position and assignment.
**BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU:**
+ Great Medical / Dental Benefits
+ Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
+ Annual Bonus Program
+ Educational Assistance &Reimbursement Program
+ Relaxed Dress Code
+ Onsite Recreation Center & Café
+ PASATalksSpeaker Summits
+ Leadership & Mentorship Programs
+ High5 Reward Recognition Program
+ Onsite Happy Hours!
+ And many more benefits & perks found within the 'Our Culture' section...
**WHO WE ARE:**
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and many others. In serving our customers, we don't just strive to put tomorrow's technology on the road - we pride ourselves on recruiting the brightest and best to do it.
**WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:**
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
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Leads people, product, budget, & process activities of the engineering design teams at the business unit/customer group level on small, medium and/or large scale advanced engineering development programs related to Head Up Display units design and integration activities.
**A DAY IN THE LIFE:**
PEOPLE
+ Leads and coordinates projects with automotive OEM customers.
+ Leads technical activities in conjunction with lead Systems, Software, Hardware, Test Validation engineers assigned to projects.
+ Ensures team successfully accomplishes stated project or functional goals and objectives.
+ Coordinates, delegates, prioritizes development and functional activities.
+ Provides overall project development, leadership and motivation for design team through project completion.
+ Ensures team compliance with appropriate customer requirements and processes.
+ Provides programmatic coordination among Systems, Electrical, Software and Mechanical disciplines.
PROCESS
+ Coordinates project activities in conjunction with other departments and locations (e.g. Validation, Manufacturing, Purchasing and AIS).
+ Implements Division Process Innovation Management, and New Product Launch Procedures and develops design based on Design for Manufacturability and OEM specific documentation.
+ Responds to quality and work issues and takes corrective action as appropriate (SCR, Warranty, Delivery Quality).
+ Manages critical path and open action items to ensure successful completion.
+ Reviews procedures, materials, or processes to assure compliance to all specifications and standards.
PRODUCT
+ Lead, task allocation, and domain direction for topics of HUD and AR HUD
+ Leads and coordinates Change Request Authorizations and Engineering Change Orders using Agile, Glovia and issues change requests via Jazz / RTC and DOORS.
+ Leads, creates and maintains Project Books containing Design Reviews (DR0, DR1, DR2), design outputs, minutes, etc.
+ Leads Project from Request for Quote process through factory transfer Zenbara, Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and production launch as outlined in Product Development Process procedure.
+ Leads, coordinates and/or participates in customer events e.g. system verifications, cross checks, integration camps, etc.
+ Manages and communicates with team and management regarding development activities, project schedule, cost, issues, and risks.
BUDGET
+ Develops project plans, scheduling, budget planning, Work Breakdown Structure, leads Cross Functional Team meetings, and Red/Yellow/Green tracking with organizations in both domestic and overseas locations.
+ Implements Quality Cost Development Delivery for OEM products and develops vendor base for reduced cost investment.
**MUST HAVES:**
+ Four-year College Degree in at least one STEM major (Science; Technology; Engineering; Math) and a minimum of five (5) years of experience; or a minimum of ten (10) years of customer facing, electronics product life cycle management experience.
+ Experience leading and directing staff preferred.
+ Experience with system level design work and solving complex problems independently.
+ Experience in coordinating technical activities in conjunction with Lead Systems Engineers assigned to the project.
+ Experience in coordinating, delegating and prioritizing development and functional activities, while managing critical open action items.
+ Experience in audio related automotive products preferred.
+ Experience in leading software intensive projects preferred.
+ Experience ensuring compliance with TS16949, APQP, Customer and Company processes and procedures.
+ Experience interfacing with Customers on technical project issues.
+ Proficiency with the computer applications appropriate to the position and assignment.
**BENEFITS & PERKS - WE'RE ALL ABOUT YOU:**
+ Great Medical / Dental Benefits
+ Company-Matched 401K Retirement Savings
+ Annual Bonus Program
+ Educational Assistance &Reimbursement Program
+ Relaxed Dress Code
+ Onsite Recreation Center & Café
+ PASATalksSpeaker Summits
+ Leadership & Mentorship Programs
+ High5 Reward Recognition Program
+ Onsite Happy Hours!
+ And many more benefits & perks found within the 'Our Culture' section...
**WHO WE ARE:**
At Panasonic, our technology and engineering expertise delivers innovation across diverse industries. It's all about the consumer experience and making sure that we find ways to enhance that experience, either through audio enhancements or through safety enhancements inside the vehicle.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America (PASA) is an industry-leading global supplier to Automotive Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM's) for infotainment systems and advanced connected car solutions. Our clients include Ford, GM, Chrysler, Daimler, Fiat, Tesla, Honda, Toyota, Nissan and many others. In serving our customers, we don't just strive to put tomorrow's technology on the road - we pride ourselves on recruiting the brightest and best to do it.
**WE TAKE OPPORTUNITY SERIOUSLY:**
Panasonic is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the U.S. Thank you for your interest in Panasonic Automotive Systems of America.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024