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Project Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing Systems
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What they do
A Manufacturing Project Engineer manages the manufacturing process from conception to completion. Supervises manufacturing teams, evaluates proposals and documentation, plans the whole manufacturing process and oversees the implementation to completion. Is the primary technical point of contact for the project.
$88,978 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Project Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing Systems at SCIVIC Engineering America Inc Project Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing Systems at SCIVIC Engineering America Inc in Austin, Texas Posted in about 23 hours ago.
Type:
full-time Role Description Turn engineering plans into working manufacturing systems. SCIVIC is seeking Project Engineers - Automotive Manufacturing Systems to support the execution of automotive manufacturing and industrial equipment projects from design and procurement through manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and closeout. This is a hands-on engineering and project-execution role for someone who enjoys solving technical problems and turning engineering plans into working manufacturing systems. You will work across engineering, suppliers, project teams, subcontractors, and customers to support projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from design and procurement through manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and closeout. What You'll Do Support projects throughout the lifecycle, including design, procurement, manufacturing, shipment, installation, commissioning, and closeout. Review equipment layouts, drawings, specifications, and system interfaces to identify technical, constructability, and installation issues. Develop and maintain project schedules, installation plans, look-ahead plans, action lists, and progress tracking. Coordinate technical information and deliverables across engineering teams, suppliers, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, subcontractors, and customers. Plan installation sequencing, dependencies, resource requirements, site readiness, and equipment/material availability. Monitor field progress against project schedules, identify constraints and risks, and support corrective or recovery actions. Support equipment installation, testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, customer acceptance, and project closeout. Maintain clear project documentation and escalate significant technical, quality, safety, and schedule issues. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Mechatronics, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related engineering field. 1-3 years of relevant experience preferred in automotive manufacturing, industrial equipment, automation, material handling, installation, construction, or commissioning. Strong entry-level candidates with relevant internship, co-op, manufacturing, or field experience are also encouraged to apply. Ability to read and understand equipment layouts, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and project schedules. Strong problem-solving, organization, communication, and follow-through skills. Ability to work effectively with engineers, suppliers, subcontractors, customers, and field teams. Willingness to travel frequently and work at customer, supplier, manufacturing, and project sites based on project needs. Nice to Have Experience with automotive Body Shop, Paint Shop, General Assembly, conveyor, AGV/AMR, material-handling, or production-logistics systems . Experience with equipment manufacturing, installation, field engineering, or commissioning. Familiarity with AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, ERP systems, Point, or similar engineering and project-management tools. Mandarin Chinese language skills and/or experience collaborating with China-based engineering or manufacturing teams are helpful, but not required.
Location:
Austin, TX, with frequent travel and project-site assignments throughout the U.S.
Employment Type:
Full-time Benifits SCIVIC offers eligible full-time employees a competitive benefits package, including: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only coverage 401(k) retirement plan with company matching Paid time off and company holidays Relocation assistance for eligible hires Additional employer-sponsored and voluntary benefits, as applicable Opportunities to build experience across the full lifecycle of large-scale automotive manufacturing and industrial engineering projects Multiple positions available
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance