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Are you in the engineering technology field? Would associates and colleagues describe you as a high-tech, project-driven, high-touch thinker and enthusiast? Do you get excited about increasing performance and efficiencies? Have you several years of experience as an Engineer in Body-In-White projects? If so, then the Project Engineer position with VDL Steelweld, USA headquarters in Troy, Michigan may be something for you. Our project engineers are responsible for the realization and oversight of technically complex projects. They oversee various aspects of workflow and assist project management with, budget allocation as well as scheduling for assigned projects.

Project Engineer

A closer look at WHAT IT TAKES

Our project engineer has the opportunity and responsibility to coordinate and manage the complete technical aspects of engineering projects. Specifically overseeing the overall process as well as the more detailed aspects within the assigned project for the VDL Steelweld offices throughout the United States and reports to the General Manager of VDL Steelweld USA, headquartered in Troy, Michigan. The Project Engineer of the US works in close contact with VDL Steelweld headquartered in the Netherlands regarding global sourcing and project execution.

Duties Include:

Release of technical/deliverables such as layouts, sequence sheets, cylinder/switch layouts, etc.
Approval, Rejection, and release of designs and purchase elements including technical release of order forms after assessment of all technical specifications.
Providing technical advice to the project team.
Taking measures to prevent any overrun of the schedule.
Evaluation of delivered tooling and purchase elements to determine adherence to specification

Do you have the KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES?

Required software packages and tools (Office, 2D & 3D design software, customer-specific software)
Standards and Customer specifications
Statutory guidelines and regulations (CE/UL)
Safety Issues and ergonomics
Joining techniques: Spot welding, arc welding, sealing, riveting, etc.
Global knowledge of the other professional fields in order to guarantee integral optimization.
Clear communication in English (Written and spoken) – Dutch/German a plus
Communication and social skills and their application in practice
Following up with suppliers in the areas of engineering, delivery and quality.
Evaluating supplier quotes in terms of engineering, content, price, and delivery.

Do you have the EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE?

4-year degree (Engineering Discipline highly preferred)
Minimum of 3-5 years of operational experience

Work Context

Presentable, Proactive, initiative taker and independent
Constructive and analytical insight, is able to set priorities, is able to delegate work.
Good communication and organizational skills. Can make clear reports.
Cost and quality awareness, strives to achieve common project objective
Can negotiate with customer, is able to take responsibility.
Willingness to travel regularly.
Thinks, acts, evaluates, corrects.

What WE HAVE TO OFFER

Professional, cooperative and dynamic office environment.
Opportunities for professional and development growth.
Competitive salary and total compensation package.
Benefits that include: medical, dental, vision, short - / long-term disability, term life insurance, accident insurance, 401(k).

Are you a PERFECT FIT? Then WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

We would like to receive your resume.

Who are we? THE GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE

VDL Steelweld is a diverse, versatile, international company established in 1965 actively involved in Automated Production Systems, Special Products, Automated Guided Vehicles and Parking Systems. The company is headquartered in the Netherlands with branches in the United States of America, the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, China and we are not done yet!

Our primary competencies include processing, designing, producing and installing robotic production systems offering a wide range of handling, assembly and joining technologies for industrial applications. We are a first-tier supplier for car manufacturing OEMs around the world. Our product lines are as varied and diverse as our people. We produce products, ranging from complex mechatronic systems to large welded constructions, Automated Guided Vehicles as well as fully- and semi-automatic parking systems. Together with more than 500 high-energy, motivated staff members, VDL Steelweld delivers projects, products and services to satisfied customers across a wide variety of industries all around the world.

Our LOCAL VIEW

As with our Global counterparts, VDL Steelweld USA’s corporate philosophy embodies a long-term relationship focus that offers innovative, cutting-edge, automated production lines and system solutions for our customers.

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