Project Engineer

Overview

IMMEDIATE NEED for a Full Time Project Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Project Engineer to join our team.  We have seen tremendous growth and need a BSME with CAD and 3D modeling to help our goals.  This position will report to the Engineering Manager.  You will be responsible for the technical aspects of projects to supple large capital food processing equipment to customers.  The Project Engineer acts as the customer's primary technical interface in conjuction with sales, project management, and the service group to ensure equipment meets expecations.  The Project Engineer leads teams of one to five skilled design engineers and provides guidance on component specification, equipment sizing, and detailed design specification.

Job Responsibilities 

• Design of industrial food processing and packaging equipment models in Autodesk Inventor 3D
• Drafting of equipment layout/installation drawings, piping and instrumentation drawings, and process flow diagrams in AutoCAD 2D
• Review of customer specifications, commercial documents, and internal standards documentation to determine scope of project supply
• Organize and participate in peer review meetings to generate and review Risk Assessments
• Sizing of mechanical and powertrain components (shafts, bearings, sprockets, gearboxes)
• Sizing of heat transfer and fluid flow components (valves, pumps, burners, Heat Exchangers)
• Specification of purchased components (sensors and switches)
• Monitor design and customer drawing release schedules to ensure project is not delayed
• Support equipment fabrication progress through our factory; we have a full machine shop, sheet metal shop with laser and waterjet, and welding assembly shop
• Work with our field service group to support equipment installation, start-up, and commissioning
• Mobility as required to review equipment during construction and during commissioning offsite
• Occasional travel to customer facilities for meetings and equipment troubleshooting

• BSME or B.S. in Food Engineering or related engineering field
• 3 years of CAD experience including 3-D modeling and drafting
• Knowledge of design and manufacturability (DFM)
• Experience in food processing equipment is a plus, but analytical ability is most important.
• Experience working in SAP is preferred

***Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply***