Project Engineer

Responsibilities

• Identifies and requests setup of storeroom inventory items for commonly used parts.
• Maintains, organizes, and communicates the need for customer-supplied inventory.
• Manages projects and works directly with contractors and vendors.
• Identifies, develops, and implements product improvements through use of SMS Technical Services and customer approval.
• Captures and advises within a two-week timeframe.
• Prepares and submits strip reports to customers.
• Identifies inefficiencies and implements process improvement ideas for continual improvement by utilizing latest industry standards and techniques.
• Schedules repairs based on scope of work, lead time, and priority.
• Schedules quotations and work orders based on due dates and lead times.
• Maintains project progress to ensure run times are met.
• Coordinates equipment repairs with Production Manager.
• Determines and schedules required resources (equipment, manpower, tools, work hours, etc.).
• Schedules, coordinates, and leads 5S events.
• Ensures customer-requested ship dates are consistently met by scheduling work through all departments.

Requirements

• Manufacturing or Process Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical engineering also considered.
• 3-4 years relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team-driven philosophies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interests from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing or Process Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical engineering also considered.
• 3-4 years relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Skills

• Proactive customer-oriented sales focus.
• Project management skills.
• Technical problem-solving abilities.
• Resource management and coordination.
• Process improvement ideas implementation.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical/dental/vision coverage.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holiday time.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Training.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD

Company Information

At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. SMS group is the leading partner in the world of metals. We are an original equipment supplier offering comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production, continuous casting and rolling (flat and long products), tubes, welded pipes, forging, non-ferrous technology, and heat treatment plants - all from a single source. SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.