Project Engineer at RPS North America

St. Charles, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in project management in the manufacturing industry
History of applying engineering techniques and methods preferred
Basic understanding of lean manufacturing techniques preferred
Excellent PC skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, CATIA, and Visio
Experience with Teamcenter Suite is a plus
Ability to work in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities and shifting time requirements
Ability to promote a participative, team-oriented environment, working professionally with customers, employees, vendors, and others
Excellent communication skills
U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual per U.S. government regulations
Willingness to travel 20% of the time

Responsibilities

Assist Project Managers in developing project startup plans, creating conceptual planning, and coordinating customer approvals to launch new programs
Function as key interface between Manufacturing Engineering, Project Management, and Plant Operations to ensure understanding of requirements, goals, and constraints
Prepare project schedules detailing critical milestones, first article flow, and transition to production
Coordinate and resolve engineering issues related to production and assembly operations
Document issues and communicate to related departments
Develop and implement plans for resolution of issues
Follow up to ensure issues are successfully resolved
Assist Development Projects Team in preparing presentation materials for project reviews
Gather, organize, and analyze data related to project status and performance
Evaluate potential problems and provide risk assessments
Document corrective actions and ensure understanding by all team members
Facilitate use of Teamcenter system to organize and manage technical data
Support/lead offsite meetings at supplier or Sonaca North America Aerostructures locations to coordinate requirements and resolve critical issues
Participate in various process improvement projects
May facilitate or lead teams
Model Sonaca North America values and principles, acting consistent with the Code of Business Conduct and Ethics

Skills

Project Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Scheduling

Supply Chain Coordination

Engineering Coordination

Quality Assurance

Program Requirements

Customer Approvals

Conceptual Planning

Milestone Tracking

RPS North America

Global consulting firm for diverse sectors

About RPS North America

RPS North America provides consulting and advisory services across various sectors, including property, energy, transport, defense, government services, and water resources. The company helps clients, which range from large corporations to non-profits, navigate complex challenges and achieve regulatory compliance through a wide array of services. These services include management consulting, environmental consulting, project management, and digital solutions, among others. RPS North America stands out from its competitors by leveraging its deep expertise and global presence to deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client needs. The company's goal is to drive sustainable growth and address critical issues such as infrastructure development and risk management, ensuring a consistent demand for its high-value services.

Delft, NetherlandsHeadquarters

1970Year Founded

$31.5KTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Consulting, Energy, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

5,001-10,000Employees