Engineer I, Projects Job Details | Voith Group

Voith; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an Engineer I, Projects to manage customer account projects from inception to completion. In this role, you will support customers, prepare project quotations, and collaborate with internal teams. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and possess strong interpersonal skills, with experience in manufacturing preferred.

Benefits

Flexibility with Work/Life Balance

Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package

401K with generous company match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office and ERP.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer projects from quotation to completion.
• Generate process documentation and work instructions.
• Promote safety initiatives and assist in investigations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services, and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials, and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of €5.5 billion, and locations in over 60 countries worldwide, making it one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Paper is hiring for:

Engineer I, Projects
West Monroe, LA

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Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Flexibility with Work/Life Balance
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• 401K with generous company match
• Climate-Neutral Footprint Worldwide
• Tuition reimbursement

Summary:

This Project Engineer is responsible for processing and managing customer account projects in the Neenah Wisconsin Roll Shop. The Engineer is a problem solver and provides design, technical, and commercial support of projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities:

Project Manager:

• Support customers by managing projects from initial quotation through completion.
• Interact with customers on engineering design and questions/challenges.
• Prepare project quotation and documentation.
• Prepare scope of work for all mechanical services, modifications, and testing.

Facilitator:

• Serve as liaison between engineering and mechanical services operations for issues, problems, or improvements.
• Communicate with customers regarding repair projects.
• Coordinate with vendors, outside salespeople, and internal groups including purchasing, quality control, sales, production, accounting, metal finishing, and assembly.

Engineering:

• Generate and update process documentation, work instructions, flow charts, etc.
• Review customer drawings and specifications to determine requirements and feasibility.
• Collaborate with mechanical personnel to resolve manufacturing/design issues and implement cost reduction ideas.
• Participate in design review and prepare preliminary proposals.

Health, Safety, and Environmental:

• Promote safety, observe safety protocols, and support safety initiatives.
• Assist in safety investigations.

Quality:

• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Track KPIs and follow up on corrective measures.

Operational Excellence:

• Promote Lean culture and support operational initiatives.
• Analyze KPIs and implement corrective actions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work independently with guidance.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proficient with MS Office, ERP, and document control systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of paper manufacturing equipment is desirable but not required.
• Ability to teach and coach team members.
• Strong multi-tasking and troubleshooting skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand, walk, reach, lift up to 50 pounds, and specific vision abilities.
• Work environment includes indoor office/shop with noise, dust, fumes.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Don’t meet every requirement? We encourage you to apply — your unique skills may be just what we need!

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor. We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from underrepresented groups, including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people of any age or family status.