Project Engineer

Coperion; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical execution of pneumatic conveying and material handling systems. You will coordinate with customers, vendors, manufacturing, automation, and installation teams to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery from design to commissioning.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills, plus proficiency in CAD software and mechanical engineering fundamentals. Travel is expected 20–35%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required or equivalent experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and provide practical solutions.
• Experience interpreting customer specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Execute projects from order receipt through design, manufacturing, commissioning, and turnover.
• Coordinate with project managers, customers, vendors, manufacturing, automation, and installation teams.
• Serve as primary or secondary customer contact during project execution.
• Develop PFDs with equipment tagging and process information.
• Create and maintain P&IDs.
• Review and specify OEM and vendor equipment.
• Coordinate with manufacturers to review drawings and technical docs.
• Generate preliminary equipment stack-up and detailed layout drawings.
• Review deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain project drawing packages and documentation.
• Monitor deliverables and provide schedule updates to managers and customers.
• Identify risks and issues; assist with resolution.
• Coordinate with suppliers and field service resources.
• Support installation subcontract docs and change orders.
• Conduct site visits, commissioning, startup support, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with warranty resolution after project closeout.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Communication

Project planning

Leadership of technical aspects

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail orientation

Customer interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for the technical execution and coordination of pneumatic conveying, material handling, and dust collection system projects from order receipt through commissioning and project closeout. This role works within a Project Management & Automation Team and serves as the primary engineering resource for assigned projects, coordinating with customers, vendors, manufacturing, automation, and installation teams to deliver successful project outcomes. Projects may range from standalone systems valued between $500K and $2M to larger turnkey system installations.

The Project Engineer may provide technical direction and task assignments to Project Design Engineers and other project team members while supporting project scope, schedule, and successful delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Execute projects from order receipt through design, customer approval, manufacturing, delivery, commissioning, and customer turnover.
• Coordinate activities with project managers, customers, vendors, manufacturing, automation, and installation teams.
• Serve as a primary or secondary customer contact throughout project execution.
• Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) with appropriate equipment tagging and process information.
• Create and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
• Review, define, and specify OEM-manufactured and vendor-supplied equipment.
• Coordinate with manufacturing engineers and suppliers to obtain and review equipment drawings and technical documentation.
• Generate preliminary equipment stack-up drawings and detailed system layout drawings.
• Review engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain project drawing packages, document control, and engineering records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor engineering deliverables and provide schedule updates to Project Managers and customers.
• Identify project risks, technical issues, and potential schedule impacts; proactively support resolution efforts.
• Coordinate with suppliers, installation contractors, and field service resources.
• Support the development and administration of installation subcontract documentation.
• Participate in customer design reviews and approval meetings.
• Support change order development and project documentation updates as required.
• Conduct site visits, equipment inspections, commissioning activities, startup support, and troubleshooting.
• Assist with warranty support and resolution activities following project completion.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong problem-solving, mechanical troubleshooting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with customers, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to lead technical aspects of projects, make sound decisions, and maintain project organization.
• Project planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and document control practices.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, contracts, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software.
• Working knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of pneumatic conveying principles and applications.
• Experience with bulk material handling systems and equipment.
• Familiarity with industrial process equipment and controls.
• Project engineering or project management experience in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or industrial systems.
• Experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning activities.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20% to 35% travel.
• Travel may include customer meetings, factory acceptance testing, installation support, commissioning, startup assistance, and troubleshooting activities.

Who We Are

Coperion (www.coperion.com) is a global industry and technology leader in process technology serving a variety of end markets, including plastics, plastics recycling, food, pet food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemical, battery, and mineral industries. Every day, our teams of experts create individual, high-quality process technologies and systems optimized for the best end products, highest efficiency, and sustainability. Coperion is a business unit of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (www.hillenbrand.com) is a global industrial company that provides highly engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose - Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ - we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders.

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