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Performance Review Institute (PRI)

Principal Engineer

seattle, WA

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Performance Review Institute (PRI) lists this Principal Engineer opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

SAE Industry Technologies Consortia (ITC), Performance Review Institute (PRI) and SAE International (SAE), deliver shared solutions to industry's common challenges.

Join us and create a higher standard for a better world.

The Principal Engineer provides general technical and engineering management expertise to the best practices, standards, and technical report development process. Facilitates and manages working groups and/or user forum projects developing applicable industry guidance, standards and technical reports. Business activities include but are not limited to supporting the development, management and marketing of standards & technical reports, qualification/certification programs, referee materials, cooperative research and identifying markets for the same. Supports implementation of company strategy and continuous improvement initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Applies job specific technical/ engineering expertise in project management and product development. Supports industry through demonstrated ability to facilitate and influence task groups to achieve industry desired outcomes

Support and perform product development / project engineering tasks for working groups, and/or user forums as assigned, including: Develop proposals for statement of work for new and revised standards & technical reports

Support projects, make plans to accomplish goals and facilitate the integration of technical activities

Develop industry guidance, standards and technical reports, coordinating responses to industry comments and coordinating with related industry groups and representing the subcommittees and working groups in meetings and forums

Support and perform technical oversight report generation/assessment as directed with strict confidentiality and compliance with procedural and regulatory requirements; conduct technical oversight as required; review/update reports; follow up and close non-conformances; ensure effective closure of reports for timely release of documents; provide technical summary reports to the assigned task group; quick elevation of issues for resolution.

Supports the work programs of assigned subcommittees and working groups, including technical planning, meeting logistics, facilitation, and meeting report preparation. Function as the focal point for committee activities by writing and issuing agendas and minutes, resolving problems, communicating information, answering inquiries, etc.

Plans and conducts technical meetings, prepares materials, and facilitates technical sessions and seminars. Prepares technical meeting reports and presentation of results for industry coordination.

Supports the planning of and contributes to the technical sessions at Industry Conferences & Technical Meetings. Support the program communication strategy plan. Provide input to the plan and support workshops, appearances and exhibits, as assigned. Also support and help to coordinate the development of marketing materials, as applicable.

Execute straightforward tasks to support leadership committees as assigned and required.

Provide limited support of straightforward new initiatives, as assigned. Recommend process improvements for assigned programs. Identify gaps/problems and report to appropriate management. Participates in user-experience research to identify obstacles, improve ease-of-use, customer satisfaction and inform future product and service development, as applicable.

Support the program strategic plan through alignment with deadlines, goals, and milestones.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

6 years' experience in automotive or automated vehicle engineering, project management, project engineering, or technical management roles.

Bachelor's degree in engineering, quality, science, or business management.

Technical/engineering expertise with experience in the areas of responsibility for technical standards use, development, or auditing (automated or automotive industry use preferred).

Strong interpersonal and communications skills along with excellent analytical, writing, editing, and presentation skills.

Ability to organize effectively, carry out independent action, work on simultaneous assignments, and perform functions of a confidential manner.

Strong project management skills.

Global and cultural sensitivities.

Attention to detail.

Strong teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Understanding of trade association operations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in, engineering, science, quality, finance, or business management

Role-related certifications.

2 years of experience managing volunteer committees, or similar experience.

Strong computer skills including MS Office and typical office application software; Knowledge of software and database systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standard business hours with flexibility for global meetings.

Remote office with reliable, secure internet connection and proper ergonomic setup.

Frequent virtual meetings; occasional travel (up to 30%) for technical conferences or committee sessions.

Must maintain a confidential and secure workspace and comply with company data security policies.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

SAE IndustryTechnologies Consortia (SAE ITC) enables organizations to define and pilot best practices. SAE ITC industry stakeholders are able to work together to effectively solve common problems, achieve mutual benefit for industry, and create business value.

The Performance Review Institute (PRI) is the world leader in facilitating collaborative supply chain oversight programs, quality management systems approvals, and professional development in industries where safety and quality are shared values.

SAE International (SAEI) is a global organization serving the mobility sector, predominantly in the aerospace, automotive and commercial-vehicle industries, fostering innovation, and enabling engineering professionals. Since 1905, SAE has harnessed the collective wisdom of engineers around the world to create industry-enabling standards. Likewise, SAE members have advanced their knowledge and understanding of mobility engineering through our information resources, professional development, and networking.

Fullsight is a shared services group working across three affiliate organizations, SAE ITC, SAE International, and Performance Review Institute (PRI), uniformly delivering HR, IT, Legal, Customer Success, Finance, and Procurement services, which enables us to distribute resources across all parts of our businesses.

EEO CLAUSE

Fullsight provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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