Technical Project Engineer

Kforce client is looking for a Technical Project Engineer in Sparks,. NV.

Summary:As a Technical Project Engineer, you are responsible for managing technical projects from project concept and launch through the entire project lifecycle, from idea through production. Your impact includes driving the design and implementation of automated equipment such as automated storage systems, robotics, automated case and pallet conveyance, automated guided vehicles, fixtures, etc. Project Engineers own driving the scope, schedule, implementation, and cost of the project as well as additional functions such as vendor relations, stakeholder management and report outs.

Responsibilities:

• Use controls engineering knowledge to help the team solve commissioning manufacturing issues, identify, and solve risks
• Identify all major risks and dependencies, manage and work to reduce them accordingly. Track and eliminate blockers to keep your projects moving
• Build and maintain strong relationships that create strong open flow of information; Build cross-functional teams that work well together in efficient, transparent ways
• Communicate with stakeholders across a wide variety of teams inside of Cell Engineering, from Process Engineers to Manufacturing Engineers to Production/Operations to Construction and Facilities, and with Controls Engineers company-wide
• Drive the team to achieve great architecture and designs across controls, test, devices, and hardware by working with key technical leaders, and ensuring each team is methodical in their design/project approach; Drive and contribute to FMEA process for controls, systems, and integration design areas
• Create and drive advanced products development, validation, and execution plans and processes
• Make the process easy for the team to follow and administer, while providing maximum value for overall business
• Manage project scope, schedule, cost, and resources to ensure goals are achieved consistently on time* Engineering background
• Controls and Electrical experience
• Manufacturing and industrial experience
• Experience with greenfield and commissioning
• Familiar working with vendors
• Strong communication skills

Experience with:

• Microsoft Projects
• Excel - very proficient
• Microsoft Word