Sustaining Engineer

Company: Kelly Engineering Resources
Location: Acton
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Sustaining Engineer 3 month contract with the high possibility of contract extension or perm hire Acton, MA 49 an hour JOB SUMMARY:As a Project Leader in Sustaining Engineering, you will lead cross-functional Sustaining Engineering project teams to complete product branding transition projects from planning through implementation. This position is for someone who is goal driven and enjoys working in a dedicated cross-functional team environment.An appropriate candidate must be a flexible, self-directed, organized, dependable, proactive, and persistent project leader. He or she must effectively plan and manage projects, lead and coach project team members, solve problems, and make decisions with limited direction.Specific project scope:Allen Medical Systems, Inc. is in the process of transitioning branding on Allen Medical products from the current Allen Medical logo to a new Hillrom (parent company) logo. Branding standards have been developed that provide guidance on transition to new branding. A portfolio of existing Allen Medical products has been identified for transition to the new logo. Related project-based duties of the Sustaining Engineering Project Leader role include overall coordination and responsibility for execution of the following:--- Comprehensive review of products, associated product packaging and product literature (i.e. Directions for Use) for identification of all instances where the Allen Medical logo is present including details as to how the logo is applied (label, printed, molded-in, user-interface, etc.) and associated cost of the change (cost of goods and project expense). Assistance will be provided to develop cost estimates.--- Development of branding transition proposal with Marketing representative and Graphic Design representative (User Experience and/or Technical Publications) for transition of each instance to the new branding standard--- Approval of the branding proposal by the Branding Council/Products (BC/P)--- Engineering Change Request development including changes to part numbers and bill of materials.--- Engineering Change processing (execution of changes)--- Collaboration with Procurement for appropriate Supplier involvement--- Collaboration with Materials Management for management of inventory transition optimization and establishment of introduction timing.--- Development and performance to project schedulesESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESPrimary responsibilities will be to effectively organize and lead cross-functional project teams using project management skills. Using your strong planning, organization, and collaboration skills, you will independently manage the projects with limited supervision.Required Qualifications:--- Bachelor's degree - Technical/Engineering Degree preferred--- At least 3 years of applied project management experience--- Applied experience with Office Suite applications--- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of cross-functional stakeholders in Marketing, R&D, QA, Regulatory, Sourcing, and Operations.Preferred Qualifications:--- Prior ERP (preferably SAP) experience including DIRs, BOMs, MMDS, and Engineering Changes--- Previous project management experience for similar project scopeWhy Kelly--?Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. With Kelly-- Engineering, our experts connect you with leading organizations where you can learn and grow, collaborate on innovative projects, and keep your skills sharp with top technology. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects, or are looking for something more long-term, we're here every step of the way to find your dream engineering job.About Kelly--At Kelly, we're always thinking about what's next and advising job seekers on new ways of working to reach their full potential. In fact, we're a leading advocate for temporary/non-traditional workstyles, because we believe they allow flexibility and tremendous growth opportunities that enable a better way to work and live. Connecting great people with great companies is what we do best, and our employment opportunities span a wide variety of workstyles, skill levels, and industries around the world. Kelly is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Kelly will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Kelly in advance.SDL2017

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