Customer-Facing Project Engineer | CAD & Machinery Systems

Jatca, Inc; Fenton (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michigan-based engineering company is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for planning, scheduling, and managing engineering projects. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of CAD systems, an associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, and experience in design and build of assembly and test machine systems. This role includes considerable customer interaction and travel to client facilities.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge with recent CAD software.
• Experience in design and build of assembly and test machine systems preferred.
• Experience with mechanical mechanisms, machinery, and engine assembly.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, lead, and manage projects.
• Research and analyze design proposals and specifications.
• Perform engineering duties for planning and designing equipment.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of CAD systems

Solidworks

Autodesk

Visio

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Computer Added Design (CAD)

Job description

• Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, leading, managing, and following all phases of design, detail, check, release, and follow up on projects assigned. He/she will research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of design or applications. This person will also perform engineering duties for planning and designing functioning equipment. He/She will oversee installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment.
• Advanced knowledge with recent software such as Computer Added Design (CAD) systems.
  • Solidworks & Autodesk Softwares
  • Visio
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows XP or higher
• Project/customer will vary from Nissan, GM, Cummins, Ford, or Rivian
• Travel to customer facilities is required. This role requires person to be on the customer floor a lot.
• Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent in education and/or experience required
• Experience in design and build of Assembly and or Test machines systems preferred
• Experience with mechanical mechanisms, machinery, transmissions, engine assembly and test systems preferred