Akkerman, Inc., headquartered in Brownsdale, Minnesota, is a privately-owned, worldwide manufacturer of pipe jacking and tunneling equipment that accurately installs a variety of underground infrastructure. Akkerman offers a comprehensive benefit package featuring health insurance, paid vacation and holidays, 401(k) retirement savings plan, competitive wages, and a safe, clean, team-oriented working environment. Akkerman Inc. is an EEO employer.
Project Engineer
Job Summary:
This position involves providing ideas, inputs, and analysis as an engineering team member. This position is responsible for leading and managing the development of new or improved products and/or process. This position could include supervision of engineers, designers, and technicians.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead projects and products in a manner which supports Akkerman’s company mission
- Communicate information and provide direction to engineers, technicians, sales, purchasing, manufacturing, and customers
- Perform or aid engineering analysis to support selection of parts, components, and materials
- Create and maintain project/product documentation
- Design to and ensure products are designed to applicable standards
- Establish priorities and delegate tasks
- Follow product development process as required
- Evaluate products for performance, safety, and reliability
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolve product problems in manufacturing or field
- Perform analysis of products including performance, features, cost, etc.
- Research and analyze competitive products, suggest new or improved products
- Review instruction manuals and product literature
- Provide ideas, input, and analysis of Akkerman equipment and processes
- Prepare layouts, drawings, specification and bills of material
- Other duties as required or assigned
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering related field
- 7-plus years of technical and project management experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivated and the ability to work well with others
- Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Ability to interact with all levels of personnel
- Ability to make decisions in a timely manner
- Ability to travel domestic and abroad (10-25%)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Business and/or Project Management experience
- Experience with design and manufacturing of industrial and/or heavy equipment
- Experience with industrial and/or heavy equipment hydraulic and electrical systems
- Experience with CAD systems
For consideration, please submit completed resume and application to [email protected].
