SUMMARY:

The Project Engineer is responsible for scoping capital projects and coordinating operations to ensure that schedules, RFIs, submittals and production orders are processed in a timely manner. The Project Engineer is available as a subject matter expert to help interpret job designs as well as ensure the job follows project plans. The Project Engineer is expected to execute assigned projects with practical project engineering and project management tools, provide project team direction, maintain project schedules and budget, manage suppliers and contractors, and leadership to drive project success.

Position can operate out of Gerald, MO, Sinton, TX and Masury, OH.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESONSIBILITIES:

1. Project scoping and planning ensuring project deliverables are achieved.
2. Project management with a focus on minimizing project impact to manufacturing operations.
3. Vendor qualification and management.
4. Provide engineering support to plant Operations and Maintenance Staffs.
5. Create and maintain layouts, mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic drawings.
6. Perform Root Cause Analysis by applying industry recognized techniques.
7. Evaluate project effectiveness through proper metrics, monitoring, and reporting.
8. Investigate manufacturing issues/customer complaints to determine the root cause.
9. Initiate continuous improvements for operator safety, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
10. Work collaboratively with cross functional and multiple project teams (internal and external).
11. Perform metallurgical evaluations and failure analyses.
12. Other duties as assigned by management.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Strategic mindset with strong technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment, operational focus, critical thinking, and be driven for results.
2. Detail-oriented and flexible, able to deal with complex and changing project challenges.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and delivery skills, and the ability to effectively communicate at all levels.
4. Extensive technical knowledge of engineering principles, research and development, and manufacturing methods and procedures.
5. Strong knowledge of computer program operations and business information systems.
6. Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
7. Ability to create 2D CAD layouts for mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic drawings.
8. Practical mechanical, electrical & hydraulic troubleshooting skills.
9. Ability to travel 25-50%, depending on phases of projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferably metallurgic); will consider other engineering, technical, or associate degrees with applicable prior work experience.
2. Minimum 5 years of project engineering with project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environment.
3. Experience with AutoCAD, Inventor, or Solidworks a plus
4. Tube industry experience is a plus.

This job description does not comprise an exhaustive list of all functions that employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The Company may revise any job description at any time in the Company's sole discretion. Nothing in this job description shall alter the fact that employee's employment is at-will. The Company considers all of the functions and responsibilities in this job description as essential. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. However, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with disabilities to perform the essential functions of employee's job, absent undue hardship.

EOE/Disability/Veteran