Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Project Engineer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Manufacturing Management - 6200

Reports to: Director, Manufacturing

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The role of Manufacturing Project Engineer is to direct, coordinate, and exercise high-level functional authority in the planning and organizing of the Manufacturing Stage of projects from initial RFI Stage through Customer Acceptance. Through effective and accurate planning this position ensures the completion of high-level projects by creating accurate Manufacturing project schedules and solutions to design challenges and production delays to provide a high-quality product in accordance with customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Project Management

• Develop the Manufacturing build cost estimate based on customer requirements defined in the Product Definition.
• Develop the Manufacturing project schedule by studying the project plan and specifications, calculating time requirements, and sequencing project elements.
• Drive scheduling details through demand in ERP system using backward scheduling for initial Project creation.
• Support Project Management as part of Cross-Functional Project Team taking the lead on Manufacturing activities and updates.
• Prepare project Manufacturing status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends then recommending actions.
• Provide direct oversight of Manufacturing activities relating to Shipping and Commissioning Project Stages.

Engineering Management

• Review engineering design and documentation while collaborating with engineering to create manufacturable structures.
• Provide feedback to Engineering on design issues discovered during the build process.
• Evaluate and approve engineering design change, specification, and documentation releases through Redline and ECO processes.

Production / Manufacturing Management

• Maintain project schedule Milestones by monitoring project progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
• Control project plan by reviewing design, specifications, plan, and schedule changes then recommending actions.
• Control project Labor costs by approving engineering releases and change orders; and entering Forecast updates.
• Collaborate with Production Manager and Value Stream Leaders on execution of project Schedule and Labor Cost Milestones.
• Contribute to team effort by involvement in Continuing Process Improvement initiatives.
• Assist and train less experienced Manufacturing Project Engineers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering.

Experience: 5+ years' related experience, 3+ years' experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems. Or 2+ years' of Loram Manufacturing or Engineering experience.

Licenses/Certifications: Maintain Railroad Certifications, Lead/Six Sigma Green Belt and lead Kaizen event or continuous improvement project.

*Or 9+ years of combination of education and experience in Manufacturing, Engineering, or Project Management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: 3+ years' experience working with Microsoft Projects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer.
• May lift to 30 lbs. occasionally.
• 20% or more travel including international.
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment.

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Rev: 1.9.2025