Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Full-time | Engineering | Location – Olathe, KS, 66022

Project Engineer performs detailed design work and analysis, leading to a complete product definition package (detailed part, assembly drawings and BOM’s). Duties will also include some reverse engineering of existing components and or products.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

You’ll deliver short and long term projects that support the business strategy. This will involve:

• Reverse Engineering: Determining the exact dimensions and hardness of sample OEM parts using calipers, micrometers, optical comparators, and Rockwell testers to recreate them as accurate CAD drawings.

• Detailed Analysis & Design: Performing physical, chemical, and structural analysis on new or redesigned assemblies to make formal engineering and design recommendations.

• CAD Modeling & Drafting: Creating complex, detail-level CAD models and drawings from sketches, equations, or imported data; ensuring all drawings follow ANSI standards and signing the "Checked By" box after review.

• Prototyping & Validation: Arranging the creation of prototype parts and tooling; building or coordinating prototype assemblies, and performing design validation and testing.

• Item & Materials Management: Creating accurate Parts Lists and furnishing Purchasing with prototype and fully released Bills of Material (BOM) for assigned commodities.

• Quality Management & Troubleshooting: Performing prototype assembly tasks and investigating manufacturing or Quality Assurance (QA) problems; rendering expert technical opinions to management as needed.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partnering with Sales to coordinate special orders and answer technical parts questions; developing strong working relationships with QA, Procurement, and all phases of Warehouse Operations.

• Supplier & Customer Relations: Interacting with personnel across all departments, visiting customers or suppliers at their facilities, and representing the company at industry trade shows.

• Reporting & Compliance: Preparing monthly progress reports on active engineering projects and strictly following company operational and accounting policies.

HOW TO SUCCEED / YOUR PROFILE

We’re looking for someone who can come up with simple solutions to complex problems. To join us you need:

• Must possess a Technical Degree (eg: Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering)

• Mechanical knowledge (Preferred)

• Must demonstrate proficiency using CAD or evidence of certified training completion

• Must demonstrate advanced proficient knowledge of metals, alloys, and plastics as well as machining, welding, casting, and molding processes.

• Must possess machinist experience / training, or experience in the use of precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, dial indicators)

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and deliver quality work within specified timelines

• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Demonstrates proficiency using Google Suite (Mail, Docs, Hangout, Sheets, Drive)

• Demonstrates a passion for new technologies and ability to effectively adapt to change

• Demonstrates effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task

• Demonstrates a proven track record in effectively driving tasks and priorities for overlapping projects and meeting deadlines in a consistent, complete, accurate and timely manner

• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

• Must be team oriented, possess a positive attitude and collaborate effectively with others to achieve goals in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You’ll be part of a people-centric culture, where your well-being matters. Our comprehensive package offers standard benefits such as medical, dental, and vision, plus unique benefits such as our incredible dollar for dollar 401(k) match up to 6%.

We also offer:

• Opportunities for professional development, including access to LinkedIn Learning and many in-house/external training courses

• On-site restaurant, café, pre-school, fitness/social area, employee gardens and more.

• Health and Wellness program and on-site facilities, company commitment to sustainable growth

PEOPLE ARE AT OUR HEART

TVH is a global business with a family atmosphere, where people are at the center. We value clarity, mutual respect, kindness and open communication. Our people are down-to-earth, easy to work and engage with. We welcome differences and celebrate new ideas.

ABOUT TVH

TVH is a parts specialist for quality parts and accessories for material handling, industrial vehicles, and construction and agricultural equipment. Working at TVH is opting for a company that excels as an international market leader and is well-known for its unstoppable craving for innovation.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and believe our differences make us stronger. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.