FIELD PROJECT ENGINEER

Atlas Machine & Supply is looking for an experienced Field Project Engineer to join our field division in Hardinsburg, KY. This role focuses on supporting business growth by building strong customer relationships and delivering engineered solutions for both customers and vendors of Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc.

Company Culture and Values

Here at Atlas, we believe that every individual should take full ownership and show respect to all employees, regardless of department or reporting structure. This core value is something we uphold every day. Below are the key principles we stand by.

• Cover and Move (Teamwork and Support):  We seek candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting their team to achieve shared goals and overcome challenges together.
• Simple (Clarity and Communication):  Candidates should value clear, straightforward communication, ensuring everyone understands their role to maintain efficiency and avoid confusion.
• Prioritize and Execute (Efficiency and Focus):  We look for individuals who can prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on the most critical issues to make the best use of time and resources.
• Decentralized Command (Empowerment and Trust):  Ideal candidates take ownership of their responsibilities, make informed decisions independently, and align their efforts with the company’s mission while fostering innovation and accountability.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Develop and maintain customer relationships via daily interactions, making supportive sales calls, and visiting customers to evaluate project needs.
• Evaluate customer component/equipment problems, identify necessary repairs, generate creative solutions, prepare quotations, and plan/prepare job write-ups for these repairs.
• Work with the customer to design modifications to customer equipment for improved service life, improved performance, or lower manufacturing costs.
• Provide quotes for on-site machining, welding, and metrology in all industry forms. Primary industries include but are not limited to: steel mills, aluminum mills, power plants, paper mills, aggregate/mining, automotive manufactures, and forging plants.  
• Some projects may require on-site project management and customer relations on large-scale jobs. 
• Work with the on-site management team for daily pre-job preparation and planning.
• Maintain a team environment working with the Field Machining Supervisors, Field Sales, Core Management, and Schedulers on projects.
• The workweek will require 45 or more hours a week with a starting schedule to develop a dependable team environment. There are occasional times when weekend attendance or on-site visits will need to accommodate Customer and team member needs. 
• A company cell phone will be provided to accommodate customer and team member communication.  
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in quoting/estimated, project management or a related field preferred
• Experience in machining, welding, fabrication, or construction is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven problem-solving and analytical skills in defining problems and factual data collection with validated conclusions.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and CAD drawings; SolidWorks experience preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and general computer applications.
• Ability to manage and complete project timelines effectively
• Flexible schedule to meet business needs
• Willingness to travel 15% - 25% as needed (primarily day trips with occasional overnight stays)

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

It is Atlas’ Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company. An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.