Project Engineer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understanding of warehousing, material storage, and material handling including the various types of storage racking and equipment for moving material
• Develop storage design concepts based on customer operational requirements and data
• Work with the Sales Team and customers to develop solutions
• Create and submit 2D and possibly 3D CAD drawings to support the sales process
• Support the project management team with engineering and vendor communications
• Work within a teamwork oriented and collaborative environment
• Maintain quality standards across all areas of responsibility
• Show high attention to detail, solid organization, and planning skills
• Understand industrial engineering work methods and related materials handling equipment
• Aid customers in defining initiatives to improve quality and/or productivity and/or space savings
• Occasionally attend conferences, meetings, vendor seminars and training to stay current in the material handling equipment technologies industry and evaluate whether new concepts are applicable to our customers
• Follow departmental and company procedures
• Knowledge of 3rd party procurement including development of RFPs/RFQs, bid review and assessment, and contract award in cooperation with purchasing resources is a plus

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, and managers in other departments
• Willingness to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willingness to assume more responsibility as required
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project
• Ability to perform rack design & layout to include Selective, Deep Reach, Push Back, Cantilever, Pallet Flow, Carton Flow and Shelving
• Ability to perform design and layout for related products to include, but not limited to the following: Mezzanine, Wire Guidance & Shelving
• Familiarity with seismic design requirements, high pile, code, permitting and costing
• Possession of knowledge and understanding of application requirements for Narrow Aisle, Very Narrow Aisle, Counterbalance, and IC Forklifts
• Ability to scale and completely take off of existing facilities as requested
• Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision but respond to rapidly varying requirements
• Drive and initiative, maintain records of activities
• Willingness to comply with Employee Handbook
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly and perform accurately and neatly with a degree of flexibility
• Ability to perform independently, and as part of a team with Sales Representatives, suppliers, installers, and clients
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Valid, unrestricted driver license with no more than allowable number of points on record
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Education/Experience

• Minimum Education and Experience: Determined by position
• Bachelor’s Degree in Drafting, Engineering or equivalent is required
• Must have experience with AutoCAD

Physical Requirements

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position is Sedentary and desk bound.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Occasionally required to travel to job sites or other offices.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position is $84,000 - $120,000. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.

About the Role

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen. Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, holiday pay and a great team to work with!

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Application Instructions

Apply on-line via the submit resume button provided.