Project Engineer (Research & Development)

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathaway youll be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

This position is responsible for researching improvement of practices and procedures of repairs and replacement parts they relate to design and manufacturing of untried types of tank cars and hopper cars as well as like enhancements to existing tank cars and hopper cars and related components while meeting manufacturing repair customer and regulatory demands; for assistance in providing preliminary material and process study and recommendations for these types of cars and components and fulfilling the engineering requirements of special projects as required. He / she ensures that all proposed materials processes and designs are technically sound before marketing and provides technical expertise for UTLX.

NATURE AND SCOPE :

This position reports to the Director of Research & Development (R&D). The Director of R&D will have oversight of team leadership and guidance.

The R&D department is responsible for collecting information conducting research & development technology assessment and providing proof of concept models to service Procor and UTC. The department is responsible for regulatory compliance structural analysis and testing to ensure integrity of designs to minimize the risks in the use of our tank cars in the transportation of dangerous and hazardous materials. Additionally the department is expected to work with customers to understand their needs; to work with regulators to obtain approvals necessary for new designs in processes and procedures; and to provide general technical assistance to customers regulators trade associations and other departments within Procor and UTC.

POSITION SUMMARY :

The incumbent utilizes project engineering techniques to provide management with data and expertise pertaining to designs standards method descriptions and innovation and improvement relating to new car manufacturing as well as repair. The incumbent analyzes efficiencies standards and incentives to recommend improvements when addition he / she coordinates project activity with other engineers within Procor and UTC.

He / she also makes R&D recommendations to senior management regarding manufacturing planning and facilities and changes to existing ones. The incumbent acts as a consultant regarding project engineering throughout the company. He / she also works with the Manager of Safety to determine safety needs relative to the plant facilities and repair shops and to implement necessary improvements and corrections.

The incumbent works to meet internal and external customer expectations at all times by fully applying oneself to the task involved preventing errors and developing and implementing personal quality improvement addition the incumbent is required to understand the Responsible Care Management System and actively participate in activities outlined therein.

In order to perform the essential functions of the job the incumbent must possess at a minimum the following skills and abilities :

• Ability to operate a computer and have knowledge and ability to be fluent in the use of word processing communication spreadsheet and database programs.
• Communication skills (hearing and speech) to answer the telephone in a clear and understandable manner.
• Organizational skills to instruct the assistant to establish and maintain an extensive file and library system.
• Willingness and ability to wear safety equipment such as but not limited to : Safety shoes safety glasses hard hat ear plugs and respirators.
• Ability to see and hear the visual and audio safety warnings in the plants.
• Willingness and ability to travel outside of the normal place of work via car train and / or airplane.
• Ability to climb to the top of and walk on tank cars without fear of heights.
• Ability to bend stretch and crawl to perform inspections in the plant.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

DISCLAIMER :

Please note the duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employees normal line of work. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range : 65448.00 - 79992.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

ICT,Access Control System,Counselling,ASP.NET,Capital Market,Hibernate

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1