What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Blue Chip Talent?
We're looking for a Project Engineer to lead the design and execution of custom-engineered conveyor and material handling systems.
This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and enjoys solving real-world challenges with innovative engineering solutions.
What You’ll Do:
- Project Leadership: Manage full project lifecycle—from planning and development to execution—ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and up to spec.
- System Design & Development: Design and integrate conveyor and material handling systems in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams.
- Technical Oversight: Provide direction and mentorship to engineering teams, subcontractors, and clients.
- Client Communication: Serve as the point of contact, keeping stakeholders informed throughout each project phase.
- Risk & Quality Management: Identify risks, conduct reviews, and implement quality assurance strategies to ensure top-tier outcomes.
- Documentation: Maintain project documentation including CAD models, technical drawings, schedules, and reports.
- Product Innovation: Contribute to new product development, from ideation through to prototyping and production integration.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical engineers, manufacturing, and project managers to deliver turnkey solutions.
What You Bring:
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field, with 3–5 years of experience in engineered systems or industrial sectors.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.)
- Familiarity with automation, robotics, and control systems
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
- Knowledge of industry safety and quality standards
- Proven experience managing customer-facing projects
Bonus Points For:
- Experience with simulation software for material flow analysis
- Familiarity with ISO Standards, Lean Manufacturing, or Quality Systems
- PMP, PE, or other industry certifications
Interested in applying? Send an updated resume to brittanyk@bctalent.com with “Project Engineer” in the subject line.
Due to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, Blue Chip Talent will not be sponsoring visas at this time.
Why work with Blue Chip Talent?
Blue Chip Talent is a trusted, award-winning talent acquisition partner. Since 1994, we’ve been providing career guidance and advancement to quality, technically-skilled candidates. Our mantra is “Changing Lives Daily” because we want to help advance your career to a place where your life will be changed for the better. Led by our CEO, Nicole Pawczuk, we are a woman-owned company that is certified by the WBENC and NWBOC.
When you work with Blue Chip Talent, you’ll receive open and honest communication, detailed job market observations and analysis, timely and constructive feedback, and a trusted advocate who will proudly represent your personality and your skillset to our partners. We strive to build long-term relationships with job seekers and match them to fulfilling career opportunities with many of our reputable partners based within a variety of industries (automotive, financial, government, and retail to name a few).
Blue Chip Talent is an active participant in the local community as well as an advocate for several chief causes, namely women in business and technology. We are proud to align with and support the Women Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC), Great Lakes Women Business Council (GLWBC), Michigan Council of Women in Technology (MCWT), Miracle League of Michigan, Dress for Success International, Focus: HOPE, VA Hospital - Ann Arbor, FIRST Robotics, and Habitat for Humanity.
- Metro Detroit's Best & Brightest Companies to Work For 20 consecutive years (1999-2019)
- Crain's Cool Places to Work 2019
- 2019 Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies list
- 2019 Best & Brightest Elite Award for Diversity and Inclusion
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer…
Blue Chip Talent provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blue Chip Talent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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- Seniority Level
- Associate
- Industry
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
- Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
- Employment Type
- Full-time
- Job Functions
- Engineering
- Skills
- IATF 16949
- Account Man
