Project Engineer

Dover Corporation

  • Ventura, CA
  • $125,000-140,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
Connecting and Protecting People, Microwave Products Group (MPG) is a leading global provider of mission-critical engineered electronic components and subsystems comprised of five business units in six manufacturing locations. Our brand names are recognized globally including: BSC Filters, York, UK; Criteria Labs, Austin, TX; Dow-Key Microwave, Ventura, CA; Pole/Zero, West Chester, OH; Espy, Austin, TX; and K&L Microwave, Salisbury, Maryland and Dominican Republic.
Our expertise is the design and manufacture of communications-based specialty products – engineered components and subsystems – for demanding military, space, commercial aerospace/industrial, and telecom infrastructure applications where function and reliability are crucial.This position will use technical knowledge and experience to plan, lead, and manage projects from design input requirements to production release and final testing. This includes but is not limited to reviewing customer technical requirements, creating detail designs, performing detailed analysis, creating prototypes, leading design reviews, writing test procedures, and supporting the product through production via hands on troubleshootingTypical Responsibilities:
  • Leads, coordinates, and supports the major phases of taking a project from design input requirements to production and final test.
  • Conducts and leads Preliminary and Critical design reviews internally or with customers.
  • Effectively communicate with customers in periodic meetings.
  • Oversees and participates in critical design activities including but not limited to: preparation and completion of drawings, design analysis, prototypes, procedures, sketches, etc., necessary for the development of new products.
  • Assists the manufacturing department in the development of processes and procedures necessary to produce products cost effectively.
  • Assists test department in development of test procedures and processes.
  • Assists supply chain with vendor support and material questions.
  • Assists sales with technical support for customers.
  • Assists program management with ensuring projects are on budget and on schedule.
  • Manages multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Teaches and mentors less experienced engineering team members.
  • Oversees work from consultants and assigned engineers and evaluates their work.
  • Creates status reports for upper management, sales and customers.
  • Helps in creating sales proposals and develop new pricing.
  • Performs product improvements, lead time, and cost reductions.
  • Assists sales and marketing with drawings, specifications, sales presentations, catalogs and general advertising literature and customer support.
Supervision: Does not supervise anyoneKnowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree (Mechanical or Electrical/RF Engineering Preferred).
  • 10+ years of combined experience in technical project leadership, mechanical design, and manufacturing.
  • Exceptional communication skills and effectively able to communicate technical information with customers.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and demonstration of handling multiple projects.
  • Proficient with SolidWorks and EPDM
  • Experience implementing GD&T into drawings.
  • MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, MS Teams
  • Preferred:
  • 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with electromechanical actuators or small mechanisms
  • Experience with ISO or AS9100 Quality Management System
  • Experience in the Space and Aerospace Industry
Work Arrangement : OnsitePay Range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 annuallyBonus Eligible: This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.Benefits: Our total rewards package for eligible team members also includes: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; medical, dental and vision insurance; wellness programs; health savings account, health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts; company paid short-term disability and long-term disability; company paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance; supplemental employee and dependent life insurance; optional accident, hospital indemnity and critical illness insurance; adoption, surrogacy, and fertility benefits and assistance; commuter benefits; parental, military, jury duty, and bereavement leaves of absence; paid time off, including up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year based on schedule worked,paid vacation days beginning at 80 hours annually, 40 paid sick leave hours annually or as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, tuition assistance;business travel services; employee discounts; and an employee assistance program that includes company paid counseling sessions and legal services. Eligibility for benefits is governed by applicable plan documents and policies.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our .This position may be located in: Americas : United States : California : VenturaSub Division : Dow-Key MicrowaveJob Requisition ID : 62470Job Function :

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