Project Engineer - Movement Search & Delivery : Job Details

DESCRIPTION

• Acts as a safety leader. Demonstrates safety leadership by complying with all safety rules, policies, regulations and procedures; participating in safety programs, and encouraging employee involvement from all employees in all safety activities. Supports all written safety programs and safety training.
• Determines customer's needs by identifying problems and safety concerns. Develop and evaluate alternate solutions to narrow down and define project scope.
• Coordinates, prepares and/or assembles the engineering package/project documentation for each assigned project.
• Provides the purchasing services for project materials required. This includes: reviewing potential vendors, contact with vendors, coordinating with the Purchasing Department, issuing purchase orders, some price negotiation, and expediting delivery.
• Coordinates project costs, project scheduling, and supplying pertinent communication for projects that may vary in terms of scope and responsibilities.
• Determine materials required for each project including reviewing potential vendors, issuing purchase requisitions and expediting delivery when necessary
• Interfaces with people, departments, and/or companies to ensure that equipment is safe, made on schedule and to specification
• Coordinates or assists with installation, checkout, start-up and training as necessary.
• Provides engineering support and troubleshooting to the plant when machine breakdown issues cannot be solved by maintenance.
• Actively participates on Continuous Improvement projects and leads teams as requested.

• Technical Expertise: Demonstrates growing knowledge of engineering standards and shows ability to apply concepts and theories to resolve increasingly complex issues. Looks to external sources to keep up with current industry.
• Project Management: Begins acting as project or team leader with increasing ownership of projects. Shows increased ability in performing cost analysis and managing project costs.
• Decision Making and Analysis: Examines information from internal/external sources. Is not afraid to make decisions, seek clarification on conflicting data and consult with colleagues
• Communication: Has an understanding of what information is relevant and tailors communication appropriately. Keeps manager and colleagues informed on projects
• Leadership: Approaches challenging tasks with a ‘can-do' attitude. Willingness to take an independent position in the face of opposition. Distinguishes tasks that can be delegated to others to maximize overall contribution

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor's degree in an engineering field – BSEE, BSME, BSET, BEMT degree with 3- 6 years of experience.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing verbiage, process, tools, etc.
• Understanding of business processes and process improvement
• Exceptional analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Travel approximately up to 10% of the time to support plants
• Ability to support onsite 24 hours on call schedule during project go lives.