Project Engineer

TITLE:                        PROJECT ENGINEER
INDUSTRY:               MANUFACTURING
AREA:                        Western Kansas City Area
SALARY:                    $ open

Our client, 150 years of experience in the plastic processing industry, has asked our firm to source, screen and qualify candidates for this responsible position of Project Engineer.

Summary:   

 The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting with project planning including project scopes, cost estimates and meeting deadlines in accordance with the customers’ needs. The Project Engineer will assist with interfacing with vendors and determining equipment specifications, recommend solutions and ensure projects are performed to specifications safely, installed to code and with the necessary permits.

 Essential Job Functions include, but not limited to:

• Interacts with production staff to define and solve manufacturing and/or design issues while implementing cost reductions ideas.

• Maintains a project job file to record major activities.

• Identifies and inputs material requirements in MRP system for jobs.

• Provides technical support for defining requirements for subcontracts and in-house production operations.

• Inputs data into the Stock Book and Material Master Databases.

• Develops and checks engineering drawings.

• Develops sketches and drawings from design data and other part design information.

• Revises existing part designs and drawings to implement design changes.

• Researches and completes changes as defined in the established Engineering Change system.

• Oversees the work of designers and drafters working on projects.

• Remains knowledgeable of various machines, engineering practices, mathematics, materials, and other physical sciences to develop part designs.

• Provide cost estimates and technical support in the selection of parts and equipment to be utilized on projects.

• Maintains a log of issues encountered during a project and the corrective action taken.

• Reviews work orders and project requirements.

• Performs additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology. A combination of both education and experience may be accepted as determined by the company.

• One to three (1 – 3) years’ work experience as Project Engineer required.

• Intermediate computer and word processing skills, in particular Microsoft Office, SAP data entry, AutoCAD and Solidworks preferred.

• Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality system requirements beneficial.

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to apply that knowledge to the development of part designs.

• Ability to read blueprints and engineering drawings.

• Ability to organize, multi-task, plan, set priorities and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision while maintaining strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and in team settings.

• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the company

• Demonstrate poise, tact, and diplomacy with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations.

 
 
If you feel you are qualified and want to be considered for this position, send your resume as an MS Word attachment for immediate review. 

Recruiter’s Comment:
This is a this is a large prestigious international company with opportunity and room for personal and professional development. All of the significant innovations for this industry originated within companies. The Group is backed not only by pooled knowledge from many decades of experience in the industry but also by the interconnected thinking and acting of multiple companies – all of them technological pioneers in their specific area. But they are not satisfied with this, for they are ambitious: they do not want to rest on our laurels but rather repeatedly seek out new challenges and develop excellent solutions. If you can bring a good work ethic and some practical experience along with your degree, you’ll find a good match here.