Sr. Project Engineer

Our customer produces personalized automated assembly machinery, and they are in need of a Senior Engineering Project Manager. Your role will involve overseeing a project from inception to completion. This encompasses a thorough understanding of all technical aspects impacting the project, such as client specifications, cycle times, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, and more. You will evaluate the implications of these factors on your project and drive corrective actions, maintain project budget, and uphold the integrity of the engineering design release schedule. Your supervisor will be the Mechanical Engineering Manager.

Company Overview –

• Esteemed manufacturer of tailored automated manufacturing equipment for various industries like automotive, energy, appliance, and consumer goods
• Established in 1936 with a team of 100 employees, offering insight into the impact of your work on the company and its clients
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Utilize cutting-edge technology to tackle intriguing technical challenges on a daily basis

Benefits and Perks – Strong emphasis on VALUING and APPRECIATING employees!

• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance coverage
• 401K with a 3% employer match, plus bonuses and profit-sharing schemes
• Paid time off for vacations and holidays
• Supportive and engaging company culture

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design process for custom automated machinery projects commissioned by clients. For smaller projects, you may work independently, while for larger projects, you will oversee a team of Design Engineers and external design contractors.
• Efficiently manage resources and break down the design activities for extensive projects into manageable tasks, providing clear communication of design details, timeframes, and milestones to your team, holding them accountable throughout
• Your designs may integrate robotics, vision systems, welding, fixtures, controls, material handling, laser or plasma cutting, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, high-speed product assembly, and packaging solutions
• Regularly update customers and management on project progress

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar field, with a solid foundation in mechanical design
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project design for custom automated production equipment (not adaptable base products)
• Proficient in SolidWorks
• Experience in welding, fixture design, and GD&T
• Desirable experience with robotics, vision systems, control systems, and data acquisition
• Previous direct involvement with customers and suppliers is advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proven track record of successfully managing groups or large projects to meet timelines and schedules is a plus
• Strong computer proficiency is required