Project Engineer Job

​Primary location: Carson, California 
Relocation offered: No 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: No 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

​What does it mean to work at Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.  Arktura LLC is a widely published company headquartered in a fast-paced design office and manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, CA. We design, develop, and manufacture a variety of façade systems, interior wall and ceiling systems, custom art installations on a full range of state-of-the-art equipment, in our 100,000 sf facility.

 

Working at Arktura is the best! Benefits include 401k with employee match, robust health care options, paid time off and professional development. We have a casual dress code, free snacks, and quarterly events! As a company, we love to engage in community service activities with our local organizations. We provide access to 100’s of discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through LifeMart such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare We support Employee Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion and provide perspective.

We are looking for a Project Engineer with a strong acumen for design to become a key member of our project management team. In this role, you will be expected to evaluate and develop architectural solutions and products based on project constraints, translate an architect’s design intent into reality, demonstrate a passion for making things, have a keen eye for detail, and be a skilled communicator.

 

What's in it for you!

• Opportunity to collaborate with team members from different functions; manufacturing, Architecture/Design and more
• Opportunity for learning and growth
• Ability to develop innovative and impactful products/solutions

 

What You'll Do

• Utilize CAD to develop models, CNC programs and simulations to help fabricate and validate designs using Solidworks, Rhino and other software packages.
• Collaborate with various disciplines including but not limited to architects, designers, programmers, fabricators, and assemblers, to ensure proper communication and understanding of design intents.
• Understanding and applying real world manufacturing capabilities to part designs to balance "form vs function"
• Utilize rapid prototyping and other fabrication means to mockup designs and test efficacy.
• Create necessary files and drawings to support production runs.
• Support and direct production team members during the production phase of a project and troubleshoot/solve potential issues as they arise.
• Perform first article quality checks of fabricated parts and assemblies to confirm design requirements.
• Incorporate feedback from production teams to improve designs.
• Explore and test new manufacturing methods and improve processes.
• Develop fixtures and other manufacturing aids.
• Utilize automation routines to expedite workflow and minimize human error.
• Train Arktura staff on the use and manufacture of new products, product improvements and custom solutions.
• Manage multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects simultaneously.
• Create and maintain fabrication, training, and QC documentation.
• Create and maintain BOM’s, CPQ rulesets, database documents, and product numbers using ERP software.

 

What will make you successful

• Strong understanding of sheet metal design and fabrication.
• Strong communication skills and attention to details.
• A self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• LA local candidates preferred. 

 

Qualifications

• Associate degree in design, architecture or mechanical engineering; bachelor's degree preferred. Additional years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Must have 2-4 years’ experience with AutoCAD.

Why should you join Arktura LLC, a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries?

 

About Arktura LLC

At Arktura, we make design happen. Creativity, expert knowledge and cutting-edge technology shape everything we do whether it's exploring form and function in our standard architectural product, adapting our pre-configured architectural systems to meet project needs, or partnering with cl