Project Engineer

Job Description:

Key Job Responsibilities:

Using Autodesk Inventor software, the Project Engineer will lead overall design elements of large complex projects from conceptual design through to physical implementation. The Project Engineer will collaborate with the company’s project managers to create custom equipment solutions for the food processing industry.

The project engineer position will be looked upon as a role of authority within the design team. He or she will be required to lead a design team, managing drawing schedule and project timelines with the Project Manager. He or she will be required to provide creative solutions to address complex food processing needs of our clients. The project engineer must have a strong work ethic and ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a fast and flexible work environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce practical and functional equipment designs within budget
• Review equipment models and design drawings to verify the design meets original design requirements
• Continuous improvement in the design of standard parts and equipment
• Efficiently manage project timelines to produce layout and fabrication drawings
• Manage and review Bill of Materials for release to purchasing through ERP system
• Manage a team of mechanical designers on their daily activities to ensure project deliverables are met
• Coach designers on technical design aspects of projects
• Attend project meetings and collaborate with Project Managers for any design changes required to meet client need
• Lead internal design reviews with engineering and fabrication and work with design team to make any required changes
• Interface with vendors and select equipment components
• Support the Shop Foreman with intended fabrication details/methods
• Manage equipment functionality and plant layouts to satisfy customer expectations
• Create and/or review process flow diagrams, P&ID’s, and instrumentation lists
• Troubleshooting equipment or fabrication issues both in house and onsite
• Perform inspections of equipment on manufacturing floor to ensure the equipment meets/exceeds design intent
• Work in both imperial and metric formats to satisfy local and global customer requirements

Additional Job Responsibilities:

• Support the overall business goals, as set by the company
• Innovation in the design of new parts and equipment
• Attend weekly department meetings
• Maintain and organize file structure within the Autodesk Vault
• Participate and contribute to the departmental and company culture objectives
• Develop LEAN manufacturing strategies
• Provide technical leadership to company
• Lead or assist in improvement processes internal to Engineering

Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in machine design using solid modelling software. Preference will be given to individuals with experience in Autodesk Inventor
• 5 years experience developing fabrication drawings
• Formal education in engineering or engineering drafting would be considered an asset
• Working experience with Stainless Steel fabrication
• Working experience with sheet metal design
• Have a sound understanding on manufacturability of parts (machine capabilities, tolerancing, etc)
• Working experience in the Industrial food processing sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to create written reports and review technical specifications
• Excellent organization skills and detail-oriented approach to design
• Experience working as a team member and mentor

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