Position: Project Engineer

Type: Contract to Hire

Shift: Day Shift, M-F

Location: Los Angeles, CA– Burbank/Glendale area (hybrid)

Hourly Range: $45 to $55/hour (Based on Experience)

Kelly Engineering is currently working with our client, a leader in the design, development, manufacturing and delivery of Aerospace hydraulic components, systems and services to the global aftermarket and OEM markets to find a qualified candidate for their open Project Engineer role.

The Project Engineer – New Product Development will have the opportunity to work with experts in functions such as Designers, Engineers, Fabrication, Supply Chain, Test Lab and one or more Integrated Product Teams (IPT) for applications, design, analysis, process development, manufacturing and implementation of product designs and improvements in all phases of a product development lifecycle. The Project Engineer – New Product Development works with a lead engineer, has strong leadership, communication, and technical skills, and can adapt and react quickly to internal and external customer demands. This position is for a technical project role in the Mechanical and Project Engineering group, supporting design, development, and implementation for new and existing designs of fluid power and motion control system components.

What You’ll Do:

• Primary responsibility is to provide technical design, analysis, and guidance for new product development and product improvements. Has the decision-making authority on behalf of Project Engineering for system and component design and the responsibilities for guiding and directing applicable IPT technical decisions and accomplishment of objectives.

• Engineer works with one or more IPT to design, analyze, and implement product designs and design improvements in all phases of a product design lifecycle

• Lead and participate in efforts to solve problems with product design, inspection, manufacturing, and test encountered by vendors, company operations personnel, and customers.

• Plan, organize, control, and lead projects. Establish and oversee accomplishment of multiple project objectives. Creates, updates, and interprets project schedules and communicates changes and status to Engineering Leadership and IPT(s). Support targets and milestones for project budgets and schedules.

• Participate in resolving program change of scope issues with Project Engineering and Program Management.

• Serve as technical contact for cross-functional teams and liaison between Engineering and internal and external customers. Interacts directly with internal and external customers through formal technical presentations and informal discussions.

• Create, develop, and guide the creation of design standards, technical documents, including Engineering drawings (following ASME Y14.5, ASME Y14.34 standards), test procedures, test reports, and design review material. Present product design and substantiating data and analysis, design findings and recommendations to customers and management.

• Ensure standardization of design of products and adherence to engineering processes across multiple projects. Supports continuous improvement by offering input to standard processes and procedures.

• Proactively collaborate with peers and managers to determine key goals, objectives, and corresponding metrics. Review and amend these actions as appropriate. Focus on the timely achievement of these goals and objectives.

• Interpret engineering documents. Coordinate creation and update of engineering documents.

• Participate in studies and improvement for cost reduction and first-time yield.

• Participate in cross-functional Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations. Provide engineering input and technical expertise and sound engineering judgment for failure investigation and for customer-returned hardware.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution required.

• Minimum of two (2) years of Mechanical and Project Engineering experience including design experience utilizing 3D CAD software in the aerospace, hydraulic, or vehicle industry.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship both now and in the future.

• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Los Angeles, CA facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.

• Master's degree from an accredited institution and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in the aerospace, hydraulic, or vehicle industry

• Minimum one (1) year of experience implementing hydraulic product design and testing in a plant environment in the Aerospace Industry.

• Experience with designing hydraulic, pneumatic, or electromechanical products using Advanced manufacturing techniques and transitioning to a production environment.

• Ability to apply of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles, perform tolerance stack-up analyses, basic structural and/or performance analysis.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.