Principal Engineer - Chatsworth, CA

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Chatsworth, CA

1st Shift

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Occupational Summary: The Principal Engineer is responsible for providing technical leadership, guidance and oversight to multiple teams working on numerous products/projects with significant scope and/ or developing various forms of technologies.

Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering in a field related to the specific job, *Master's Degree a field related to the specific job strongly preferred

*Note: while the advanced degree is not listed as an absolute requirement for this position, there may be cases where due to the nature and scope of the role, this does become a solid requirement.

Experience:

Must meet all requirements of Senior Engineer II

Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering discipline

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in multiple engineering disciplines

Job Skills:

* Posses expert level skills that are specific to engineering discipline and that allows for feedback and influence into various engineering disciplines * Overall bearing manufacturing systems and organizational knowledge, including Quality and Engineering systems * Able to work independently with little to no supervision and achieve required results * Demonstrated expertise with skills in software applicable to engineering discipline

* Demonstrated expertise at blueprint reading, engineering drawing interpretation and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing.

* Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Office suite * Demonstrated expertise in troubleshooting skills in engineering discipline * Highly self-motivated with demonstrated problem solving skills.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing

* Strong attention to detail * High proficiency with applicable standard procedures & instructions * Stay current with technological advancements in engineering discipline * Demonstrated expertise in Statistical analysis * Demonstrated expertise in Project management skills * Demonstrated expertise in Capital justification * Demonstrated expertise in Process troubleshooting * Demonstrated expertise in Continuous Improvement * Demonstrated expertise in Data mining

Abilities:

• Ability to provide technical leadership and influence up and down throughout the organization
• Ability to provide technical leadership on new and critical matters
• Ability to develop technical solutions to new or highly complex problems using innovative methods and approaches
• Proven track record of leadership of successful project completion within agreed upon time limits
• Proven track record in developing effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to provide technical leadership to department
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects
• Independent decision making and problem solving ability
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
• Highly self motivated and able to work independently
• Able to be flexible and work closely with other engineers and other disciplines
• Ability to develop tools to assist with engineering duties
• Proficiency in cross functional team work
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to interact directly with customers, 3^rd party auditors and other representatives as needed
• Ability to identify opportunities for improvement based on engineering discipline
• Ability to justify or present case for projects, resources or capital needed
• Ability to "think outside the box"

Other Requirements:

Note: Physical job requirements may include:

• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations' facilities.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May include prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching - to work on machinery.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to travel as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Act as a technical liason in supporting critical projects within the organization
• Provide direct contact and support with high visibility customers on technical issues
• Lead cross functional projects involving new and complex products, new product development, capital acquisition; provide technical expertise with Manufacturing and Quality initiatives
• Assist Supervisor and/or Manager on technical issues and/or in their absence
• Provide technical expertise to department/organization
• Provide day to day support in engineering discipline
• Lead projects to conclusion including capital appropriation, continuous and/or process improvement, automation,
• Assist with training and mentoring of new engineers
• Database maintenance
• Update documents
• Data mining
• Be part of the Material Review Board and be able to review non conforming parts and disposition acceptance or rework criteria
• Be able to document and create procedure for operations, processes, etc.
• Assist in maintaining standard procedures & instructions in support of manufacturing needs
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise; collaborate with other disciplines as needed to implement improvements

Disclaimer:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

The job description doesn't constitute a contract of employment and the company may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.

The above lists all of the essential functions, education, knowledge, skills and abilities required for this job. These are the minimum requirements; employees must also demonstrate good interpersonal skills, proper attitude and professionalism, acceptable attendance and work behaviors - at a minimum.