KUKA · 1 day ago
Mechanical Project Engineer
Fenton, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expKUKA is a company focused on engineering solutions, and they are seeking a Mechanical Project Engineer. The role involves planning, scheduling, and managing all phases of design and engineering projects, as well as overseeing installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
Industrial AutomationSoftware
Hiring Manager
Julie Farnsworth
Responsibilities
Plan, organize and coordinate the work efforts on projects assigned, including the development of detailed engineering schedules
Responsible for all phases of projects assigned in accordance with KUKA-AT Engineering Department Procedures
Participate in the appropriate meetings to understand the upcoming project and the development of identifying key dates to accomplish project completion
Recommend to supervision when and how many people and hours of work are needed to accomplish the “key dates” as scheduled
Recommend to supervisors the strengths and weaknesses of personnel assigned
Attend and participate in all customer and KUKA-AT design review meetings for design approvals. Take all pertinent meeting notes on projects assigned
Attend project production meetings as required, with updated engineering schedules and percent complete status
Interpret all specifications and standards from both KUKA-AT and customer
Perform comparative analysis of designs and drawings, to ensure conformance to KUKA-AT and customer standards, specifications, and good engineering practices
Perform conceptual design work and carry out actual design utilizing NX CAD software
Follow all action logs to assure all items are being completed by target dates
Keep accurate job logs, records, meeting minutes and schedules
Ensure that designs and all purchased components and parts will function and perform their intended task in the environment in which they operate for meeting all designated R & M requirements and life expectancies based on duty cycles and cycle time
Perform machine and/or design FMEA’s for final design conformance to all requirements on projects assigned
Perform or have performed FMEA’s on all critical parts of the assembly structure during static or dynamic loading, to ensure conformance within required job specifications
Perform final update of design for manufacturing, purchasing, and assembly revisions
Complete engineering within budget and delivery requirements
Generate machine and/or system detailed sequence of operation with cycle times and cylinder sizes, motor sizes, etc
Assist in machine debug and tryout
Perform field service as required (both domestic and international). Fill out field service reports in detail. Interface with the customer and program manager to resolve problems and present a positive impression of KUKA-AT
Maintain customer contact as needed
Release and monitor design through purchasing, manufacturing, and assembly phases
Qualification
Required
Advanced knowledge with recent software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems
NX, Teamcenter, & AutoDesk Software
Visio
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows XP or higher
Associates Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent education and/or experience
Experience in design and build of Assembly and/or Test Machines Systems
Experience as Designer and/or Project Engineer in a similar industry
Experience with mechanical mechanisms, machinery, transmissions, engine assembly and test systems
Preferred
B.S.M.E in Mechanical Engineering
10 years experience in design and build of Assembly and/or Test Machines and/or Systems
Previous project management and leadership training
Company
KUKA
KUKA SE & Co.
10001+ employees
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