Project Engineer III

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

• Assists project manager in planning to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget  


• Works with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems


• Assists in coordinating the delivery of supplier components in a timely and cost effective manner


• Performs mechanical engineering functions to configure turnkey systems, including detail designs for components to be manufactured


• Is a key user of SAP, responsible for the procurement of all purchased materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services, generating engineering data in material masters and bill of materials in SAP


• Investigates all new developments relative to material and supplies and implements procedures designed to  reduce costs and improve quality


• Assists in reviewing project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project


• Assists Service and Applications Engineers in the field with questions and concerns while at customers


• Works to resolve open issues on projects through receipt of final payment 


• Maintains technical information database for product groups 


• Responsible for mechanical systems document control (ex: manuals, parts list and drawings) for the project


• Initiates shipping and transportation of goods to and from customers and suppliers


• Interfaces with equipment suppliers regarding project requirements and schedules


• Assists customers with all technical aspects of machine repair via phone support as required by the Service group


• Coordinates the information exchange between customer, RSM and internal groups

 Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience in Related Field, Skills, etc.):

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical blueprint reading and trouble shooting skills


• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD programs


• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Scheduler


• Experience in customer relations; communicating with and solving customer problems 


• Hands-on experience in machining, machine assembly, repair and operation of machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics

 Preferred Qualifications (Certificates, Training, Licenses, and Experience):

• Ability to read electrical schematics, and understand wiring of machine tools


• Understand mechanical measurements and inspection methods


• Ability to conduct business in the German language

 Other (Supervisory Responsibilities, Physical Demands, Working Conditions, Travel):

• May assist customers with machine repair technical support as requested by the Customer Care group


• Employee may be trained in safe crane and fork truck operations


• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds 


• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles and moderate noise level 


• Occasional overnight domestic and international travel may be required

 Core Competencies:

• Job Knowledge


• Initiative


• Decision Making


• Problem Solving


• Adaptability


• Time Management and Productivity


• Quality


• Communication


• Customer Service


• Results Driven

United Grinding North America, Inc. is a committed employer of EOE, including Disability/Vets