Project Engineer - Capital Equipment

Accelera Staffing; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee the lifecycle of complex capital equipment projects from configuration through final delivery.

You will analyze proposals, contracts, and system definitions, collaborating with engineering, planning, and production to ensure scope, schedule, and cost alignment. Strong SAP/SolidWorks experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's with at least 2 years.
• Experience managing complex capital equipment projects across multiple departments.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, evolving environment with shifting resources and timelines.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP and SolidWorks CAD familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Engineered-to-Order project timelines with engineering and planning teams.
• Coordinate material releases using just-in-time methodologies.
• Verify customer specifications with product marketing and flag discrepancies early.
• Distribute regular status reports to stakeholders including management and clients.
• Support customer source inspections and close action items to ensure delivery readiness.
• Finalize documentation for shipping and lead cross-functional project meetings.
• Manage equipment transport logistics with shipping to meet specs and docs.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field

Master's degree in engineering or business (with ≥2 years experience)

Tools

SAP

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

You will oversee the lifecycle of complex capital equipment projects, guiding them from initial configuration through to final delivery for our clients. Success in this role requires a comprehensive grasp of project requirements, which you will derive from analyzing sales proposals, contracts, system definitions, and ongoing internal and external dialogues.

You will oversee the lifecycle of complex capital equipment projects, guiding them from initial configuration through to final delivery for our clients. Success in this role requires a comprehensive grasp of project requirements, which you will derive from analyzing sales proposals, contracts, system definitions, and ongoing internal and external dialogues.

Core Duties

• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers, Planners, and Test Engineers to oversee Engineered-to-Order (ETO) timelines, ensuring strategic customer projects are delivered effectively.
• Partner with planning staff to synchronize material releases using just-in-time methodologies, which helps maintain smooth and productive manufacturing workflows.
• Engage with product marketing to verify customer specifications and tool configurations, proactively identifying and communicating any discrepancies during the project kick-off phase.
• Distribute regular status reports regarding equipment schedules to relevant stakeholders, including management, finance, sales, and clients.
• Facilitate customer source inspections, whether in-person or virtual, and ensure all resulting action items are resolved to support a seamless delivery process.
• Finalize all necessary documentation for shipping readiness and lead concluding meetings with the cross-functional project team.
• Manage the logistics of equipment transport by coordinating with the shipping department to ensure compliance with weight, dimension, and documentation requirements.

Requirements

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field combined with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated history of managing projects from order inception to completion, requiring seamless collaboration across diverse departments such as engineering, quality, and operations.
• Proven ability to thrive in a high-pressure, evolving environment while successfully navigating shifts in resources, specifications, and timelines.
• Capacity to drive team performance through influence, effectively balancing multiple priorities to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Strong interpersonal skills that foster a positive environment and allow for clear, confident communication with both internal teams and external clients.
• Proficiency in utilizing technical software and the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to support data analysis and project documentation.
• Familiarity with SAP and SolidWorks CAD software is considered an asset.