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The Boring Company
Project Engineer
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A Building Engineer utilizes a mixture of construction knowledge and engineering principles to aid with building projects. Analyzes reports, helps design structures, and manages contracts and budgets. Also creates construction schedules and keeps construction sites in compliance with applicable laws.
$91,169 / year median in Texas
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Project Engineer
Bastrop, TX
ENGINEERING, Integration Engineering
In office
Full-time
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions. Our Integration Engineering team is responsible for Production & Integration of the systems of our Tunnel Boring Machines and related systems, with the primary focus of improving manufacturability. Responsibilities
Owner of large scale production of a complex system in a fast paced environment
Subject matter expert on system function and manufacturing
Lead continuous improvements of system manufacturability by optimizing process, cost, quality, simplicity and efficiency
Solve complex problems via scrappy, and systematic solutions
Identify, implement and manage batch "production running" of assemblies, taking full responsibility for bulk purchasing and strategic outsourcing.
Evaluate and engineer production flow, ensuring complete oversight and accountability for effective build processes
Monitor production capacity and independently drive actionable, high-impact recommendations for process improvements
Synthesize real-world data across manufacturing, testing, R D, mining, and design to independently drive design and manufacturing enhancements
Design and Integrate jigs to improve ease of production
Oversee the pipeline for upcoming design changes, taking accountability for accurate purchasing and the seamless production of future machines
Author and maintain comprehensive work instructions and quality documentation to establish the standard for floor operations
Guide and direct skilled trades (machinists, welders, mechanics) on the floor, providing hands-on technical expertise and leadership to resolve complex challenges Basic Qualifications
Bachelors or graduate degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or Mechatronics) or a related field
2+ years of experience of design using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and prototype design/testing
Experience in a manufacturing environment and working closely with the floor / production line
Strong teamwork and leadership skills with a proven ability to effectively interact, collaborate, and communicate with other engineering disciplines and skilled Trades laborers
Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
Acute attention to detail Preferred Skills And Experience
Proficiency in mechanical design
Familiarity with basic safety and quality standards
Familiarity with production concepts such as TPS, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, etc.
Ability to interpret Hydraulic schematics - Bonus
Knowledgeable in mechatronics, fluid power system concepts, material selection, and common manufacturing processes
Experience working around or on heavy machinery and construction sites
Experience in leadership on technical teams Additional Requirements
Ability to work in underground tunnel and on construction sites
Readiness to travel to tunnels and job sites across the US on short notice as required to develop and deploy new designs, in addition to troubleshooting and resolving problems with current infrastructure.
Ability to move fast to solve unpredictable manufacturing challenges and eagerness to dive in alongside the team when critical equipment or production needs arise
Enthusiastic about urgently solving problems and hitting milestones Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity. Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage,, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
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