Project Engineer at Fairbanks Morse, LLC in Beloit, Wisconsin

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About Fairbanks Morse Engine

Located in Beloit, Wisconsin, Fairbanks Morse Engine (FME) manufactures, assembles, tests, and distributes heavy-duty, medium-speed reciprocating engines under the Fairbanks Morse® and ALCO® brand names. Fairbanks Morse manufacturing is conducted in its U.S.-based facility. FME sells its high-performance engines directly to naval marine customers and shipyards. As a principal supplier of reliable diesel engines to the U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and the Canadian Coast Guard, FME enables the defense industry to complete worldwide mission-critical operations. FME is a division of Fairbanks Morse Defense, a portfolio company of Arcline Investment and a leading provider of reliable marine power solutions.

Learn more about FME by visiting www.fairbanksmorse.com .

Fairbanks Morse is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Project Engineer will focus on diesel engine and generator set system and component design and test, while supporting these projects from the technical proposal stage through commissioning in the customer facility. This position reports to Fairbanks Morse's Navy Segment and works closely with engineering, quality, program management, purchasing, operations, and external customers.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the primary technical interface with the customer.
• Understand the contract scope of engineering work to track, prioritize, coordinate, and execute engineering deliverables.
• Lead the development, release, and maintenance of product & project documents (system schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, reports, etc.).
• Justify, document, and communicate engineering-based decisions to meet project goals and objectives.
• Complete engineering releases and changes through the PDM system, including providing inputs and guidance to Design/Drafting group to complete required drawings.

• Meet with internal and external customers and suppliers to review contract status, review design & test documents, and resolve contract specification/scope of work.

• Complete design & qualification work to replace obsolete components and to complete product improvements & cost reductions.
• Support engine production and test with problem solving, root cause analysis, disposition of non-conformance, and executing corrective actions.

• Write and release test reports demonstrating compliance with customer approved test procedures, including documentation and justification of all deviations.
• Assist Technical Support with existing installations and programs
• Support new engine sales and upgrade proposals, including specification reviews, compliance matrices, and estimating engineering work.

Qualifications, Skills, and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Marine Engineering, or an equivalent degree, in addition to 3+ years of equivalent systems experience.
  
• Strong preference for 3+ years of experience in diesel generator set knowledge and experience, including operation, troubleshooting, ABS rulesets, USCG ACP, and MIL-SPECs related to marine diesel engines.
• Strong preference for 3+ years of experience fluid system design and component selection experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in 3D CAD (Solid Works preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel to interact with customers.
• English technical proficiency required. Technical proficiency in French, German, or Danish a plus.
• Must be able to qualify for Government Security Clearance as required. Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.
• This position requires access or potential access to Unclassified Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information, which is Not Releasable to Foreign Nationals (NOFORN) data. Therefore, to meet NOFORN requirement, you will have to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship and attest that you do not have dual citizenship. Acceptable proof of U.S. Citizenship is a U.S. Passport, U.S. Birth Certificate or Naturalization Certificate.

Language: English

This specification is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. Ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Fairbanks Morse Defense.