PROJECT ENGINEER

PROJECT ENGINEER Department: Engineering Services Location: Erie, PA Description Essential Job Functions: Align with our company culture, mission, values, philosophy, and policies and procedures by exemplifying our C.L.E.A.R Principles. * Curiosity- look for a better way as a solutions-oriented problem solver. * Leadership- take ownership and be the catalyst of change. * Enthusiasm- be motivated and passionate about your work. * Accountability- deliver on commitments and act with integrity. * Respect- be present, listen and engage with inclusive open, honest, and direct communication. Responsibilities include: * Direct and coordinate activities of a cross-functional team for the quotation, design, development, and launch for: * Product Life-Cycle changes * New product development & launch (NPI) * Other special projects * Assure that projects are completed on time, to budget, and meet customer expectations. * Support life cycle management (LCM) review initiatives on all products. * Lead efforts to resolve all technical issues related to design, performance, compliance, manufacturability, and/or quality. * Analyze and provide technical input to product designs, manufacturing methods, validation plans, and component designs. Components typically include injection molded plastic parts, die cast parts, stampings, and machined parts. * Serve as the primary technical interface for customers as well as internal Sales & Marketing personnel. * Analyze technology trends and integrate latest technology into Truck-Lite products in conjunction with the Design group to ensure that Truck-Lite maintains its competitive advantage and status as the preferred supplier of lighting and visibility products. * Evaluate and resolve manufacturing and performance issues with Manufacturing and Quality Departments to reduce potential NCR's and field issues, and to avoid customer dissatisfaction. * Assure that new products are developed and documented in accordance with internal NPI (New Product Introduction) procedures as well as TS16949 requirements. * Lead efforts to develop product specifications / definitions in conjunction with customers and sales personnel. * Direct and coordinate activities of a cross-functional engineering team to complete new product quotations and develop capital budgets. * Assist with Corporate productivity improvement projects and the timely achievement of engineering productivity goals. * Position requires compliance with the Technology Control Plan and the Federal Export Control Policy established for the Corporation. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S): * 4-year engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering. Candidates with other technical degrees will be considered based on relevant work experience. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S): * 4 to 6 years of project management experience. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Truck-Lite Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled, committed to a culturally diverse workforce. Due to international Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a "US Person" which includes United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).

Created: 2026-04-02