Lead Project Engineer

This position will be responsible and accountable for the direct supervision, coordination, and performance of assigned Engineering projects. Personally, and through a group of designers, draftsman and engineers, will ensure timely completion and accuracy of assigned tasks at all phases from design stage to its implementation and potentially to production launch. Will report directly to the Project Engineering Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Leads assigned projects with focus on scope/requirements definition, risk management, reporting, coordinating key project activities, progress tracking, change management, testing and validation coordination and budget adherence. Manages Charter.

Ensures all project elements are completed as planned. Including Design reviews, FMEA & Hazard Analyses.

Creates and reviews tasks and hour assessments for each project assigned.

Prepares data and create reports (including SR&ED and funded projects periodic reports - technical and financial) on project status including completed and outstanding work in accordance with the defined reporting structure.

Establishes effective communication, cooperation, and information flow with other Engineering Groups and departments for project coordination and execution.

Provides required engineering support to Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Support and other departments as required.

Acts as direct engineering liaison with PDM/CPM/Customers when needed and when it directly pertains to specific project requirements.

Participates in senior Engineering meetings to review departmental and company issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Documentation of the appropriate use of supplier's product for the application from review of supplier's requirements and intended operation and developmental discussions for fitness of use in the New Flyer product including Supplier Application Approval and any associated testing and customer configuration audits.
• Completes product launch integration to Production, Quality Assurance, Customer Service Support and other departments as directed.
• Bid documents such as customer specifications, technical summaries, supplier quotations, approved equals. and others are reviewed for appropriate interpretation and compliance.
• Product requirements and technical content are developed and maintained in accordance with specifications.
• Interacts with suppliers (which may include end customer) on design-related issues during development that may require an end goal of Supplier Application Approval.
• Performance of project design reviews.
• Performance of applicable FMEA and Hazard Analysis exercises.
• Creates other technical documents such as instructions to service, Shop Floor Instructions as authorized.
• Creation of Engineering designs that meet customer specifications, Technical Summaries, other contract documents and any applicable standards or industry best practices. Ensures designs meet performance, buildability, design efficiency and align with outlined design philosophy.
• Completes controlled testing of components and system to meet contractual obligations, vendor requirements (SAA), ensure product reliability, performance and verify component fit. Test reports produced as required.
• Completes Engineering drawings and release documents in accordance with engineering procedures.
• Project Load defined to meet Department Capacity and Strategic project development.   Ensures project scope aligns with the short and long-term department goals.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
• Project Management credentials.

Experience/Knowledge

• 5+ years in related field/job function.

Specific Job Skills

• Leadership, Project Management

Travel

• Approximately 15%

• Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
• RPP - Group RRSP
• Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program - Counseling