Field Project Engineer – Press & Automation Installations

Insight Global (United States); Warren (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Engineer to support our Press and Automation team in Michigan. You will be the on-site extension of our engineers, driving installation and commissioning of press and automation equipment from supplier shop to production launch.

You will coordinate schedules, track FAT progress, and maintain documentation while collaborating with suppliers, controls engineers, and plant teams to ensure timely, on-spec execution.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, project engineering, or field support.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience coordinating design, construction, installation, or commissioning activities, preferably in automotive manufacturing facilities.
• Experience managing or supporting projects with changing production schedules, budget constraints, and multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Travel to supplier build shops and stamping plants to coordinate and support installation and commissioning activities for press and automation equipment.
• Follow FAT of press equipment at supplier facilities, tracking open issues through resolution and confirming readiness for shipment and install.
• Serve as the on-site point of contact during installation and commissioning, coordinating activities among suppliers, plant maintenance, controls engineers, and skilled trades.
• Track project schedules, punch lists, and open action items during installation and commissioning, escalating risks to engineering and leadership.
• Capture, document, and organize lessons learned from FAT, installation, and commissioning activities for future projects.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Project coordination/management

Field support

Problem solving

Tools

AutoCAD

Unigraphics

SOLIDWORKS

Teamcenter

Teamcenter Visualization

MS Project

Job description

Insight Global is seeking a Project Engineer to support our Press and Automation team in Michigan. You will be the on-site extension of our engineers, driving installation and commissioning of press and automation equipment from supplier shop to production launch.

You will coordinate schedules, track FAT progress, and maintain documentation while collaborating with suppliers, controls engineers, and plant teams to ensure timely, on-spec execution.