TÜV SÜD America

Project Engineering Technician

Auburn Hills, MI
Full Time
PS
Experienced

The Project Engineering Technician tests and inspects playground equipment and playground surfacing products for conformity assessment with both domestic and international regulations. The end result being a test report for the customer, and/or a certificate of conformance.

Responsibilities: 

- Provides in-house, and annual in-plant field inspections for various certification programs and related testing of products for certification programs Field audits require extensive travel domestically and internationally.

- Responsible for updating client visitation scheduling, tracking, and arranging travel.

- Travel to and perform on-site quality system and technical assessment of mechanical testing, test personnel, and calibration equipment. Manage clients’ projects, including gathering pretest information, answering any questions that our customers may have regarding upcoming projects, and issuing work to any sub-contractors involved.

- Conducts various testing for clients.

- Maintain accurate schedule of laboratory activities.

- Maintain records, Track and control of customer test samples per Company procedures.

- Conduct special certification test projects.

- Communicate in a courteous and effective manner with internal and external customers in all circumstances including answering questions, relaying messages, and providing information regarding standards, test procedures, technical recommendations for compliance, and specific certification requirements.

- Maintain confidentiality of customers, products tested, and appropriate internal information.

- Maintain a professional and a safe laboratory environment in accordance with ISO 17025.

- Maintain proficiency with the latest lab and testing procedures

- Maintain proficient knowledge of proper operational procedures of test equipment including Impact attenuation equipment for use both in the laboratory as well as in the field, various probes and measuring devices specific to evaluation of playground equipment and surfacing product(s).

- Maintain equipment calibrations at required intervals and the proper records per Company procedures.

- Perform testing per requirements set out in various domestic and international Standards and Test Procedures including review of test plans and specifications prior to test.

- Tracks and records, accurately and completely, the time, test equipment, and any problems or other activities required to complete each test. Communicates test progress to Customers and Project Engineering staff providing updates on testing progress as required.

- Issue of corrective action notices, and systematic review of responses from clients.

- Provide input on new equipment selection and purchase.

- Development of test fixtures as required in support of testing activities.

- Attendance and participation within ASTM and industry related committee meetings and seminars.

Qualification

Education and Experience:

- High School diploma or equivalent required

- Associate degree within mechanical discipline or equivalent experience, preferred.

- Experience within a quality auditor role is beneficial.

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

- Strong written and oral communications skills are essential and the ability to work effectively as a team player is essential.

- Functioning knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and electronic mail.

- Technical, detail oriented and Quality assurance systems exposure.

- Experience in service environment is helpful, as is exposure to project management.

- The ability to manage time effectively and to plan, organize and prioritize tasks is critical.

- Customer service oriented.

- Strong written and oral communications skills are essential and the ability to work effectively as a team player is critical.

- Strong attention to detail.

- Ability to travel domestically and internationally required up to 30-40%.

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones:

- Communication

- Collaboration

- Customer Orientation

- Learning Agility

- Result Orientation

Operational competencies reflect current and future needs required to perform each job in TÜV SÜD. They are soft competencies that can be applied to all employees and are further broken down into sub-categories: Personal Attribute, Interpersonal Skill, Analytical Ability and Business-related Skill. Business can adopt any operational competencies relevant to specific job roles to create competency profiles. 

Personal attribute: Personal attributes as are a combination of mindset, attitude, and behaviors applicable to any TÜV SÜD employee.:

- Assertiveness

- Commitment

- Empathy

- Resilience

Interpersonal Skill Interpersonal skills relate to skills used by a TÜV SÜD employee when interacting with others in order to get the job done:

- Active Listening

- Conflict Management

- Cross-Cultural Communication Skills

- Establishing Trust

- Influencing

- Knowledge Management

- Language Skill

- Negotiating

- Networking

- Presentation Skills

- Delegation

Analytical Ability Analytical abilities relate to the aptitude to see patterns, trends and information, thus drawing meaningful conclusions to help overall individual and organization productivity and success.

- Decision Making

- Out of the Box Thinking

- Problem Solving

- Solution Orientation

- Transdisciplinary Thinking

Business-related Skill Business-related skills are those that can enable a TÜV SÜD employee to fulfil business needs of their job.

- Business Acumen

- Consulting Skills

- Cross Selling

- Digital Literacy & Cybersecurity

- Financial management

- Project Management

Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law Posters

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