Staff Engineer 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars 1520 First Street, Escalon, CA 95320 $80,000
HOGAN MFG., INC. 4
reviews $80,000
- $105,000 a year Job Summary___________________________________________________________________ The Staff Engineer, with minimal oversight of a Senior Engineer or Senior Engineer
- Supervisor, plans, organizes, controls, integrates, and completes engineering projects within the area of assigned responsibility.
Responsible for participating, supporting, and maintaining compliance to the Company's quality, environmental and occupational health & safety policies, procedures, programs, and activities as defined by the Company. Position responsibilities include direct communications with employees, customers, or representatives. Duties and Responsibilities_______________________________________________________ Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling and resolving engineering design and test problems. Reviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards and customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Assists in the evaluation and approval of design changes, specifications and drawing releases. Uses Computer-Aided Design, simulation and other software tools to develop mechanical, electrical, and/or logical systems. Actively involved in research and development of Company products and outside customer products. Work with the prototyping and manufacturing teams to resolve design and manufacturing issues prior to production implementation. Manages specific phases or aspects of projects such as technical studies, product design, preparation of specifications and technical plans, and product testing. Provides technical support for sales, manufacturing, and aftermarket service functions within the organization. Assists in the development and implementation methods and procedures for scheduling and monitoring projects, and regularly informs management of current status of each project. Develops and evaluates theoretical and conceptual designs. Analyzes engineering sketches, models, drawings, specifications and related data to determine design factors such as size, shape, material selection and arrangement of parts. Conducts experiments, analyzes data, and interprets results. Models, demonstrates, and tests prototypes. Prepares interim and completion project reports, as needed. Works with manufacturing and quality managers to review and monitor quality and process improvements associated with existing products and new product development. Plans and formulates engineering program and organizes project resources according to project requirements. Directly communicates with customers in the form of quotations, meetings and presentations to understand and define their needs. Assists in the development of plans to meet sales requirements and to ascertain engineering requirements to develop new markets. Controls expenditures within limitations of budgetary requirements. Supervisory Responsibilities______________________________________________________ This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Other Duties___________________________________________________________________ This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Measures of Performance________________________________________________________ Job Knowledge
- Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively; Strives to continually build job knowledge and utilize experience. Interpersonal Skills
- Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Listens and responds constructively to other team members' ideas; Offers support for others' ideas and proposals; Is open with other team members about his/her concerns; Expresses disagreement constructively.
Attention to Communication
- Ensures that others involved in a project or initiative are kept informed and up to date; Solid ability to effectively communicate both up and down the chain of command; Actively shares ideas and useful information with others. Leadership
- Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Accepts feedback from others; Gives appropriate recognition to others. Change Management
- Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affect by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results; Personally develops a new method or approach; Proposes new approaches, methods, or technologies; Develops better, faster, or less expensive ways to do things; Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions.
Cost Consciousness
- Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources. Organizational Support
- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and affirmative action. Strategic Thinking
- Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Has an in-depth understanding of competitive products and services within the marketplace; Develops and proposes a long term strategy for the organization based on an analysis of the industry and marketplace; Analyze market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
Judgement
- Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgement; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions. Managing Performance
- In appropriate consultation, establishes clear goals and objectives that are specific, measurable, attainable, relative, and linked to time; Effectively follows-up and evaluates progress toward agreed upon goals and objectives on a routine basis; Able to communicate obstacles, impediments, and corrective action(s) to his or her supervisor with respect to agree upon goals.
Physical Requirements___________________________________________________________ The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, occasionally required to stand, and occasionally required to walk. The employee must occasionally use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must frequently talk or listen. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally be required to travel. Working Environment___________________________________________________________ The working environment is characterized as an indoor office setting with the potential to work in close proximity to others. The noise level in the work environment is moderate. Acknowledgements___________________________________________________________ I have reviewed and understand the above job description and believe it to be accurate and complete. I also understand that the company retains the right to change this job description at any time. I certify that I am able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, all of the essential functions of my position as outlined in this job description. I acknowledge, understand, and agree that this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract for employment and that my employment with Hogan Mfg., Inc. is "At-Will" and may be terminated by me or the company with or without advance notice and with or without "cause". Skills and Competencies__________________________________________________________ Language Skills
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries, or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors. Mathematical Skills
- Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Reasoning Ability
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Computer Skills
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Knowledge of basic office equipment should include: Internet and email, copy and fax machines, postage meter and telephone. Knowledge and experience with CAD/3D modeling and simulation software. Education and Experience Requirements____________________________________________ Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements_________________________________________________________ P.E. License. Preferred.
