The role of the Mechanical Project Engineer is to design and manage projects that include machines, tooling, and/or overall dispensing systems. The duties include but are not limited to design of the machine frame, tooling to nest and dispense on a customer part, and the selection or design of our standard dispensing system components. Project Engineer needs hands-on experience, a diverse skill background (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical), and strong work ethic. The Mechanical Project Engineer is most often the project manager interfacing with the customer. As a project manager they will ensure the completion of project on time to the customers expectation as quoted.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct the mechanical machine design, component selection, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical team members.
• Perform project management functions (budget, schedule, deliverables) and ensure the project team adheres to all milestone dates.
• Write sequence of operation and functional specifications for projects utilizing PLC controls.
• Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or GP Reeves build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Participate in customer site activities related to system implementation, commissioning, testing, and service.
• Handle support calls.
• Overtime may be necessary based on customer orders including weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Participate in all company functions and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience or degree.
• 5 Yrs. Experience with machine design most favorably including pneumatics, hydraulics, robot, motion control, PLCs, HMIs, and/or Vision Systems
• 5 Yrs. Experience in 3D CAD design software, preferably SolidWorks.
• Employee is skilled in using associated PC software including Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Solid electromechanical system testing ability is required.
Character Competencies
• Ethical conduct.
• Critical thinking, judgement and decision-making skills.
• Must enjoy working in a fast pace environment with tight deadlines and solving customer challenges.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Enjoy a combination of office work and hands on work alongside the Machine Builders.
• Must be able to effectively present information to management and customers.
• Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a project manager involving coordinating peer activities to completion. This position also acts as a mentor for other positions in the company to grow functional knowledge.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for installation support or service on domestic trips usually within driving distance of our headquarters, a short flight, or occasional international trips of typically less than 1 week in length.
