Position Purpose: The Chief Project Engineer is accountable for the technical, cost, and schedule performance of new product development programs. Other responsibilities include ensuring technical specifications are met, project scope is accurately defined and protected, department templates are updated, and skillsets are matched appropriately to programmatic tasks. This position will be largely internally-facing but will require occasional customer support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform necessary tasks and coordinates all necessary activities inside or outside the engineering department; in order to meet cost, performance and schedule requirements for the assigned projects.
• Accountable for development and successful qualification of new product introductions.
• Leads cross-functional team members in establishing program plans with respect to specification compliance and performance requirements.
• Identify, investigate, implement and train company employees on new technologies as needed to support new business proposals, development and productivity projects.
• Identify new vendors for above and work with Operations/Purchasing to approve and transition them to production.
• Be aware of industry standards for electromechanical actuation and participate in applicable governing board standards/specification technical committees such as SAE, ASME, AIAA, ASCE, NASC, etc when applicable and beneficial to the company. 
• Identifies and implements process improvements within the organization.
• Employee’s primary duties require him/her to use discretion and independent judgment.
• Directs support for design proposals with internal departments balancing manufacturing, cost, schedule, performance, and bandwidth implications.
• Coordinate detail drawing modifications and the procurement of engineering hardware. Implements development and qualification test objectives, writes test procedures, and oversees the preparation of test units and the conduct of tests.
• Coordinates testing activities, writes test reports and prepares recommendations related to the test objectives.
• Supports Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) activities associated with development or qualification problems.
• Accountable for accurate and timely reporting of technical challenges.
• Understands and applies risk management practices to development and production/field support programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including presentations internally and to customers.
• Ability to operate in a team environments and communicate effectively. Lead and direct work of technicians, support engineers and designers.
• Understand quality system standards of CEF Industries, LLC.
• Extensive familiarity and understanding of FEA tools, design validation and verifications tools and methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering systems; configuration management, gate review process and engineering change order requirements.
• Deep understanding of materials, heat treatments, finishes, and the cost/schedule implications of each.
• Ensures customer-driven specifications are flown down across all programs.
• Review and critique work performed by less senior members of the department.
• Shares experience in the form of lessons learned presentations to the department.
• Creates, updates, and ensures the use of all templates used by the department.
• Identifies expertise lapses in the department; develops and executes training program.
• Responsible for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and organization of the department.
• Identifies potential opportunities to share hardware across multiple programs.
• Determines appropriate design verification testing to be performed to mitigate compliance risks.
• Ensures methods and tools used by the engineering department follow company and industry best practices.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least ten (10) years or relevant experience –or- Associate’s Degree in a math or science field with at least fifteen (15) years relevant experience.
• Working knowledge or qualification on Geometrical Dimensioning & Tolerance
• Experience with aerospace processes and methods (DO-160, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-31000, Y14.100) preferred.
• Experience with Electromechanical Actuation (Motors, Gear trains, drive screws, controllers, etc…)

Computer Skills

• 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) platforms such as Dassault Systems SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Project, and Word)
• FEA experience, Solidworks preferred

Language Skills Must be fluent in written and spoken English.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time and an air conditioned and heated office.  The noise level is moderate.  The shop floor is in the same building as the office and will be required to occasionally visit the shop which may expose the employee to loud noise and fumes.  The noise level in the shop is high.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Full Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Health Benefits, FSA/HSA, Vacation, Personal Time, Holidays, 401K, ST/LT Disability, Life/AD&D Ins., Legal Ins., Identity Theft, Pet Ins., Auto & Home Ins., Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement, Discretionary Bonus Eligible

Equal Employment Opportunity

CEF Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CEF is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race (and traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity or expression, disability, family medical history or genetic information, veteran status, military service, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Must be authorized to work in the U.S., ITAR/EAR compliance is required for all positions.  To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government. (Disability/Veteran/VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Reports to the Controller.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS      NO AGENCIES

Summary:  Reporting to the Sales Manager, the Customer Account Manager is a key member of the Customer Support Team (CST) who will support all products of CEF.  Responsible for managing multiple customer accounts and for all functions of key customer accounts as it relates to the base business including bookings, pricing, and customer communication.  The Customer Account Manager is the voice of the customer working with Operations to ensure key objectives are achieved. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the customer’s account and relationship
• Collaborates with the Sales Manager and departments in meeting contractual commitments, production schedules and in resolving problems
• Review and confirm customer contractual and PO requirements
• Work with and provide guidance to the CA and SE assigned to the customer
• Monitor, contest, and improve customer account scorecard data
• Assist the Sales Manager on preparing bookings forecast and plan
• As a member of the Customer Support Team (CST) works as part of a team to address all product line issues including production, engineering, delivery, sales, and quality
• Prepare quotes and pricing for submittal to the Sales Manager
• Lead customer OOR discussions to ensure accurate and timely information is provided to the customer
• Support/lead customer visits both onsite and externally as requested
• Employee’s primary duties require him/her to use discretion and independent judgment.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                            

No supervisor responsibilities

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                            

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; five (5+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                           

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills                                           

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Contact Management systems; Order processing systems; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current driver's license                                  

Other Qualifications                                                

Must be able to travel 10% to 20% of the time.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Summary Sets up and operates numerically controlled horizontal lathe to perform machining operations such as turning, boring, facing, and threading parts such as castings, forgings, and bar stock by performing the following duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Reads process sheets, blueprints, and sketches of part to determine machining to be done, dimensional specifications, set up, and operating requirements.

Mounts work piece between centers, in chuck, or to faceplate.

Selects and installs preset tooling in tool posts, turrets or indexing heads, and automatic tool change magazine, in sequence specified on process sheet.

Depresses buttons, toggles, or sets tape and starts machining operation.

Observes numerical displays on control panel and compares with data on process sheet to verify dimensional adjustments, feed rates, and speeds of machining cuts.

Turns dials and switches to override tape control and correct machine performance.

Inspects first run piece and spot checks succeeding pieces for conformance to specifications.

Studies job packet and organizes materials for next run during automatic tape controlled cycles to shorten changeover time.

Sets tools before positioning them in lathe.

Sets up and operates another machine tool during tape controlled machining cycles.

Machines nonmetallic materials.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                            

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies                                              

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Customer Service - Meets commitments.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Leadership - Accepts feedback from others.

Managing People - Fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.

Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions.

Cost Consciousness - Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

Strategic Thinking - Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses.

Judgment - Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

Motivation - Measures self against standard of excellence.

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                                            

Two to three years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills                                           

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 

Mathematical Skills                                                 

Ability to add, subtracts, multiply, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Mid level knowledge of algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability                                                    

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Other Skills and Abilities                                                    

Will have mid level machine programming knowledge.  Ability to set-up all departmental machines.  Able to inspect own parts. Must possess a mid level of gauging and inspection knowledge.

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

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other duties assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Full Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Health Benefits, FSA/HSA, Vacation, Personal Time, Holidays, 401K, ST/LT Disability, Life/AD&D Ins., Legal Ins., Identity Theft, Pet Ins., Auto & Home Ins., Commuter Benefits, Tuition Reimbursement