Project Engineer
Reports to: VP of Engineering
Position Summary:
This full-time position will be responsible for managing projects for Therma-Tron-X, Inc. The Project Engineer will be responsible for the day-to-day management of projects moving through our facility from design all the way through to start-up. Travel will be a necessary part of the role. The Project Engineer will be required to travel to our customer sites as necessary during the sales, engineering, installation, and start-up phases of each project. Follow-up trouble-shooting, service, and warranty visits will also be required.
General Responsibilities:
Sales Phase
Support Sales department as needed
Review quotes and specifications
Suggest new concepts to meet customer requirements
Price non-standard itemsDirect, manage, and support R & D projects
Engineering Phase:
Provide direction to Lead Designers and Detailers on engineering and design specifications.
Approve fabrication drawings prior to release (responsible for the contents of all prints in production for jobs assigned).
Order long lead time items and monitor delivery of same.
Approve materials being requisitioned for purchase.
Write and price addendums to address customer’s changing requirements during the project.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships with customers.
Develop and approve all required engineering documentation including operation manuals, maintenance manuals, recommended spare parts lists, etc.
Fabrication Phase:
Work closely with the fabrication personnel to complete the project.
Manage the fabrication phase of the project to ensure continuity with the contract and design specifications. Ensure that final drawings reflect the end product.
Assist the Field Installation Manager in development and review of subcontractor proposals and bids.
Installation Phase:
Support Installation Supervisors; providing phone support, additional materials, updated prints, etc.
Site visits for site evaluation and preparation, equipment review during installation, start-up and training, as required.
Collect all required documentation, including Operator Training Letters, Equipment Acceptance Forms, Safety Review Forms, Field Installation Reports, etc.
Post-Installation Phase:
Maintain communication and relationships with key customer representatives.
Generate and communicate potential sales leads to TTX Management.
Resolve problems and issues as they arise.
Support the Engineering Services Manager and the Field Installation Supervisors as necessary.
Requirements:
3 – 5 years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment
Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Proficient in AutoCAD
Possess an assertive, self-driving attitude