Project Engineer

hillenbrand; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coperion is seeking a Project Engineer to lead technical execution of pneumatic conveying, material handling, and dust collection projects. You will coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams from order receipt to commissioning and closeout.

The role emphasizes design reviews, document control, and providing schedule updates. Travel is expected 20%–35% as projects require site presence and commissioning support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to lead technical aspects of projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project leadership

Project planning

Document control

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

CAD software

Job description

Shift 1 (United States of America) 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 o