Project Engineer

Sylvan, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvan, Inc. in Detroit, MI is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee all engineering and technical aspects of conveyor projects, ensuring top quality and on-time delivery.

You will lead a team of engineers & designers, coordinate with the project manager and superintendent, and contribute to bid submittals and field support. The role requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 10+ years of automotive conveyor experience, with strong AutoCAD and Inventor skills, plus proven leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 10+ years of automotive conveyor experience, with supervisory duties.
• Experience with conveyor systems, drives, and structural drawings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise engineers and designers with daily tasks.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Produce AutoCAD conveyor layouts meeting JPH requirements.
• Provide on-site installation support and field checks.
• Coordinate with project manager and superintendent on project needs.
• Prepare and review ABMs, Work Orders, and change orders.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Inventor

Job description

Sylvan, Inc. is a market-leading, trusted automotive services contractor to Fortune 500 companies.

The Project Engineer will be responsible to oversee all engineering and technical aspects of assigned projects to assure the highest level of accuracy and quality while working with the project manager and superintendent. This position will be responsible for the conveyor engineering design, layout, and detailing requirements per the customer scope of work and Sylvan clarifications as indicated in the bid submittal. The Project Engineer is responsible to supervise and lead a team of engineers & designers, providing daily tasks, guidance, and direction to ensure that the project is successfully executed.

Job Responsibilities

The list below is meant to be a guide and not all inclusive of the daily responsibilities.

• Supervise a team of engineers and designers providing daily tasks and assignments
• Be able to develop and maintain project schedule timelines. Also must be able to motivate team members to achieve schedule dates.
• Complete tasks within project schedule deadlines including working OT as required to meet dates.
• Provide training and guidance to junior engineers to perform their job tasks
• Provide weekly project updates to management
• Be able to do perform engineering calculations of drives, shafts, cylinders, and bearings.
• Provide input to drawing development and technical support to the engineering team
• Must be able to create a working solution to technical issues in a timely manner.
• Be able to check drawings or designate a checker within the group to check drawings before sending to the shop or sub-fabrication source.
• Must be able to provide AutoCAD conveyor layouts to meet the customer JPH requirements.
• Understand basic structural / header steel design and coordinate with the Customer and Structural Engineering service provider.
• Work with the P.E. for state certified drawings of all structural and civil drawings.
• Be able to provide and create ABM's, Work Orders for the shop and purchasing. Answer all questions from purchasing and the shop regarding the orders.
• After award review and track project requirements Pre/Post Award Project submittals.
• Work with the project manager on-site as required.
• Be able to travel to jobsites within the USA, Canada and Mexico for meetings, field checks, and site support as needed.
• Assist project manager and superintendent as needed quoting additional work requirement.
• Maintain updated task list for the project being worked on
• Assist the project manager with tasks as required
• Must be able to provide chain pulls on CP Plus with drive balancing and drive drop out capability based upon the customer requirements.
• Provide FMEA and FEA documentation to outside source per the customer requirements.
• Maintain the knowledge of the latest specifications for the customer and keep up to date on the revisions as they are released from the customer.
• Be able to work with and monitor engineering sub-contractor selected for the project.
• Provide on-site installation and start-up assistance as required working with the project manager and superintendent to support field installations and troubleshoot issues as they occur.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and 10+ years automotive conveyor work experience. Alternatively, candidates without a degree that have 15+ years of direct automotive conveyor work experience including supervisory duties will be considered.

Experience

• Experience working both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment and in a timely manner.
• Strong background in automotive conveyor systems, preferably Power & Free and Skid conveyor systems.
• Ability to supervise and lead a team of engineers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional, positive "can-do" attitude.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor software packages
• Proficient in Microsoft Word & Excel; create clearly written notifications and RFI's.
• Able to identify scope of work changes and create detailed change order requests.