Project Engineer

Toyota Automated Logistics · Michigan, United States · 1 wk ago

EngineeringFull-time

Work closely with Project Managers to support schedule, scope, and cost objectives.
Cook up engineering deliverables with controls, manufacturing, purchasing, installation, and commissioning teams.
Support procurement with technical clarifications, vendor coordination, and drawing reviews.
Participate in change management, including scope evaluation, engineering change notices (ECNs), and cost impacts.
Prepare bills of material (BOMs) and engineering documentation to support procurement and manufacturing.
Identify technical risks early and support mitigation planning.

Resolve drawing issues, answer RFIs, and address fit-up or tolerance concerns.
Provide engineering support during installation and startup, including on-site troubleshooting as required.
Aid with punch list resolution and final system acceptance activities.
Coordinate with controls, commissioning, and installation teams to ensure designs support functional and operational requirements.
Aid with punch list resolution and final system acceptance.

Maintain document control, revision tracking, and as-built drawing updates.
Ensure engineering documentation is accurate, complete, and released per project milestones.
Support development of final turnover documentation packages.
Ensure compliance with customer specs, safety standards, and quality requirements throughout execution.

Participate in customer meetings, design reviews, and technical discussions.
Communicate design intent and constraints clearly to internal teams and customers.
Support customer questions related to layouts, functionality, and performance.
Incorporate approved customer feedback into finalized designs.
Build trust by delivering consistent, high-quality engineering outputs.

Contribute to improvements in engineering standards, templates, and best practices.
Capture lessons learned from projects and support standardization across future programs.
Support mentoring of junior engineers as assigned.

Develop and maintain engineering labor forecasts and project engineering budgets.
Track engineering hours and cost categories against forecasts and project budgets.
Support project teams with engineering estimates during project planning, change management, and execution phases.
Identify risks related to engineering scope, rework, or design changes and implement mitigation strategies.

4 year Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics. Equivalent industry experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
3 – 7 years of experience in Project Engineering or system design within automotive conveyor or automated systems.
Strong understanding of automotive OEM standards, customer specifications, and engineering documentation requirements.
Proficiency with CAD platforms such as AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, or equivalent.
Experience supporting manufacturing, installation, and commissioning teams.
Ability to participate effectively in customer-facing design and safety review meetings.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sense of ownership.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Must be eligible to work in the USA long term without sponsorship.

Bastian is a trusted material handling automation integrator supporting distribution and manufacturing operations across the automotive, aerospace, tire and wheel, and other related industries – helping them work smarter, scale faster, and deliver with confidence.
In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

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