Project Engineer II

Project Engineer II

CIVCO's success is built by passionate employees who help create innovative, life-enhancing solutions. We celebrate our successes and promote a positive, enjoyable work environment. If these are key values you are looking for, CIVCO is a perfect match. Challenge Yourself. Change Lives.

The Opportunity

The Project Engineer will lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic product and process-related programs aligned with Operations Leadership priorities. Specifically, this role will tackle cost out, design improvement, supply chain disruption, and process improvement projects.

How You'll Work:

The Project Engineer is based out of our production facility located in Kalona, until early 2025 when we will be relocating to a new facility in Coralville, with the opportunity for flexible work arrangements including a flexible schedule and part-time telecommuting.

What You'll Do:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resources

• Coordinate and lead project team meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among stakeholders

• Monitor project progress and performance, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions as needed

• Prepare and present project status reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting key achievements and issues

• Utilize design engineering tools (CAD, FMEA, etc.) to develop and evaluate design concepts

• Ensure all design changes comply with relevant standards and regulations

• Help to identify and/or shepherd continuous improvement opportunities to boost profitability

• Collaborate with key business partners to lead projects by deploying structured problem solving to improve existing product and processes and eliminate waste

• Motivate and drive cross-functional team performance toward achieving the common goal of completing projects according to the defined objectives, on budget and on time

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other engineers, co-ops, and other technical oriented personnel

What You Need:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of technical project management (PMP preferred but not required) and/or design engineering experience

• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office products, including Microsoft Project, Office, Word, and Excel

• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills

What Makes You Stand Out:

• Passion for driving improvement and leading change

• History of success leading, prioritizing, and implementing multiple projects simultaneously

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as packaging, warehouse, machining, injection molding, and medium to small-size product assembly

• Experience working with remote sites, employees, and customers

• Knowledge of the injection molding process and the ability to troubleshoot plastic defects

• Lean Six Sigma certification

• Experience with business processes including stage-gated development processes, order entry, ERP systems, change management systems

• Experience with ISO 13485 & 9001, FDA, European, and MHLW requirements

• Experience with Microsoft Teams, PTC Windchill, PTC Creo Parametric, and AutoCAD software

What You'll Get:

At CIVCO, we empower our associates at all levels to grow their careers while furthering our mission to make image-guided medical procedures safer. Our core values are embodied in everything we do. They are apparent in our company culture and in the people who choose to build their careers here.

We offer competitive compensation with performance bonuses and a complete benefits package including a company-sponsored health plan and 401k plans with company matching starting day one, lifestyle and tuition reimbursements, paid leave, and the advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements.

Who Are We?

For more than 40 years, CIVCO Medical Solutions has been committed to positively impacting patient care through the design, manufacturing and marketing of products and services for the medical device community. Our state-of-the-art imaging and positioning solutions provide hospitals and clinicians with new and improved methods for diagnosing and treating patients around the world. CIVCO's history of success is built on the people who are passionate about creating an organization that drives innovative life-enhancing solutions. Learn more at www.CIVCO.com.

CIVCO is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success.