Project Engineer

About the Role

Work cross-functionally with the division’s outside sales team to solve customer problems and address customer needs through the delivery of cost-effective engineered-to-order solutions, including project management, project estimation, system design, and installation support.

Responsibilities

• Design small to mid-sized sanitary manufacturing and cleaning processes with assistance from more experienced engineers.
• Evaluate customer opportunities with Outside Sales and develop recommendations to solve customer needs through the estimating, design, and delivery of customized solutions.
• Utilize CAD to prepare engineering drawings, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment layouts, general assembly drawings, and solid models, as needed according to accepted engineering principles.
• Understand customer requirements, develop project cost estimates, and create customer proposals with assistance from more experienced engineers.
• Deliver small to mid-sized projects as both a project manager and design engineer that meet customer requirements along with internal targets for performance, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Identify and mitigate risk that may prevent the successful delivery of solutions.
• Contribute to and facilitate effective technical and cross-functional design reviews.
• Manage onsite installations as the customer point-of-contact and lead for subcontractors. Ensure projects are completed per project requirements and to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Issue change orders when project deviates from agreed upon scope.
• Facilitate the development of project documentation and turnover packages.
• Communicate effectively with business senior management, including Engineering and Division leadership. Maintain positive relations with all operating groups, especially Sales.
• Support and promote engineering processes while offering ideas for continuous improvement.
• Build knowledge of and be able to apply relevant industry standards to customized solutions.
• Stay abreast of new technology and applications within the industry and meet with vendors to review available products and technology.
• Interface with third party partners, including equipment and material suppliers.
• Remain up to date on safety training and certification and promote safe work practices on job sites and in the shop.
• Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Background or training in fluid processing a plus.
• Experience with drafting, solid modeling, and design packages, e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc. is preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel to customer and vendor facilities; approximately 35% travel required.
• Must be a good fit culturally for a family-owned enterprise.