Mechanical Project Engineer
Company: Careerbuilder-US
Location: Auburn Hills
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Position Summary Provides Engineering Project Management for
customer projects. Includes supervising System/Layout Engineers,
Machinery and Carrier Designers, Structural Engineers,
Designer/Drafters and other necessary mechanical engineering
personnel. Must work closely with shop and field personnel in order
to provide a complete turnkey conveyor system. Works closely with
the Project Manager, Customers, Electrical Project Engineer and
Field Superintendent. Responsibilities include system design,
mechanical components, structural systems, management of
engineering project schedule, production planning for shop and
subcontractors, advance ordering equipment, review and maintenance
of product shipping schedule, supervision of run-off testing,
seeking design reviews, preparation of R&M data, preparation of
FEA and FMEAs, support of customer-requested changes and
preparation of technical documentation. This is an entry-level
position likely to be working as an assistant to a senior level
Project Engineer. Duties & Responsibilities --- Receive all design
input from the customer, subcontractors, controls, Project Manager,
shop and Field Superintendent. Schedule and document internal
design review meetings to assure that technical aspects of project
are met. Seek out additional input from support staff when
necessary. --- Review all customer specifications; identify
conflicts and review with Project Manager and Engineering Manager.
Seek and document all deviations taken and bases for such in order
to confirm design bases used for the project. --- Research various
conveyor system design possibilities and offer alternatives to
reduce cost, simplify operation or improve system performance. ---
Direct and review the activities of all assigned System/Layout
Engineers, Machinery and Carrier Designers, Structural Engineers,
Designer/Drafters and other necessary Mechanical Engineering
Personnel. Review work output and consult with other senior-level
engineers to assure project engineer's staff is receiving adequate
technical support. --- Develop and maintain a detailed engineering
project schedule that includes all applicable parts of the
engineering department responsibilities. Periodically review all
aspects of the project to assure the engineering schedule is
followed. Provide schedule status review to Engineering Manager on
a regular basis. Request overtime and/or additional manpower based
on technical and/or schedule needs and requirements. --- Develop,
review and maintain manufacturing database documents for all
purchased and manufactured components in ERP. Confirm accuracy of
documents for purchasing, shop and accounting functions. ---
Plan/Supervise advance and final release of equipment to purchasing
& manufacturing to allow for maximum flexibility and efficiency in
production. --- Provide timely instructions for installation crews
and subcontractors. --- Plan engineering activities to simplify
completion of Maintenance Documentation requirement, spare parts
list and customer database information. --- Travel to job sites to
review work progress, attend meetings, review field conditions and
assist with field issues. Travel may last for extended time
periods. Travel expectation is 40%. --- Conform to ISO requirements
and R&M documentation requirements. --- Follow back-up
procedures and utilize company resources appropriately. Assure that
all job files are properly archived during and at the completion of
the project. --- Demonstrate ability to work professionally as a
team player and willingness to assist others. --- Regular and
predictable attendance. --- May require working extended hours,
weekends and/or holidays. --- Perform other duties and projects as
assigned or that become necessary to fulfill the company's
responsibilities and needs with respect to its business
Qualification Requirements --- A technical BS degree or equivalent
and 5 years related conveyor industry mechanical engineering work
experience, or suitable combination. --- Must have a strong
technical comprehension skills to read, analyze and communicate
requirements from specifications, drawings and other design input
information. Ability to evaluate design criteria and identify what
engineering criteria is missing from customer requirements.
Particular emphasis to be placed on understanding and review of
safety related issues that may or may not be identified at the
start of a project. --- Must be capable of working independently
and willing to travel to job sites. --- Preferred to have knowledge
of conveyor system types, their applications and limitations. ---
Good communication skills working with customers and their
representatives. (Tactful, clear, timely and concise) --- Good
communication/supervisory skills working with and directing the
activities of others. --- Highly organized with the ability to keep
project files current, schedules and database information
accurate.Job Requirements:Position SummaryProvides Engineering
Project Management for customer projects. Includes supervising
System/LayoutEngineers, Machinery and Carrier Designers, Structural
Engineers, Designer/Drafters and other necessarymechanical
engineering personnel. Must work closely with shop and field
personnel in order to provide acomplete turnkey conveyor system.
Works closely with the Project Manager, Customers, Electrical
ProjectEngineer and Field Superintendent. Responsibilities include
system design, mechanical components,structural systems, management
of engineering project schedule, production planning for shop
andsubcontractors, advance ordering equipment, review and
maintenance of product shipping schedule,supervision of run-off
testing, seeking design reviews, preparation of R&M data,
preparation of FEA andFMEAs, support of customer-requested changes
and preparation of technical documentation. This is anentry-level
position likely to be working as an assistant to a senior level
Project Engineer. Duties & Responsibilities--- Receive all design
input from the customer, subcontractors, controls, Project Manager,
shop and FieldSuperintendent. Schedule and document internal design
review meetings to assure that technicalaspects of project are met.
Seek out additional input from support staff when necessary.---
Review all customer specifications; identify conflicts and review
with Project Manager and EngineeringManager. Seek and document all
deviations taken and bases for such in order to confirm design
basesused for the project.--- Research various conveyor system
design possibilities and offer alternatives to reduce cost,
simplifyoperation or improve system performance.--- Direct and
review the activities of all assigned System/Layout Engineers,
Machinery and CarrierDesigners, Structural Engineers,
Designer/Drafters and other necessary Mechanical
EngineeringPersonnel. Review work output and consult with other
senior-level engineers to assure projectengineer's staff is
receiving adequate technical support.--- Develop and maintain a
detailed engineering project schedule that includes all applicable
parts of theengineering department responsibilities. Periodically
review all aspects of the project to assure theengineering schedule
is followed. Provide schedule status review to Engineering Manager
on a regularbasis. Request overtime and/or additional manpower
based on technical and/or schedule needs andrequirements.---
Develop, review and maintain manufacturing database documents for
all purchased and manufacturedcomponents in ERP. Confirm accuracy
of documents for purchasing, shop and accounting functions.---
Plan/Supervise advance and final release of equipment to purchasing
& manufacturing to allow formaximum flexibility and efficiency in
production.--- Provide timely instructions for installation crews
and subcontractors.--- Plan engineering activities to simplify
completion of Maintenance Documentation requirement, spareparts
list and customer database information.--- Travel to job sites to
review work progress, attend meetings, review field conditions and
assist with fieldissues. Travel may last for extended time periods.
Travel expectation is 40%.--- Conform to ISO requirements and
R&M documentation requirements.--- Follow back-up procedures
and utilize company resources appropriately. Assure that all job
files areproperly archived during and at the completion of the
project.--- Demonstrate ability to work professionally as a team
player and willingness to assist others.--- Regular and predictable
attendance.--- May require working extended hours, weekends and/or
holidays.--- Perform other duties and projects as assigned or that
become necessary to fulfill the company'sresponsibilities and needs
with respect to its business Qualification Requirements--- A
technical BS degree or equivalent and 5 years related conveyor
industry mechanical engineeringwork experience, or suitable
combination.--- Must have a strong technical comprehension skills
to read, analyze and communicate requirementsfrom specifications,
drawings and other design input information. Ability to evaluate
design criteria andidentify what engineering criteria is missing
from customer requirements. Particular emphasis to beplaced on
understanding and review of safety related issues that may or may
not be identified at thestart of a project.--- Must be capable of
working independently and willing to travel to job sites.---
Preferred to have knowledge of conveyor system types, their
applications and limitations.--- Good communication skills working
with customers and their representatives. (Tactful, clear, timely
andconcise)--- Good communication/supervisory skills working with
and directing the activities of others.--- Highly organized with
the ability to keep project files current, schedules and database
informationaccurate.
Keywords: Careerbuilder-US, Detroit , Mechanical Project Engineer, Engineering , Auburn Hills, Michigan
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