Project Engineer II

Tgw-System; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TGW Systems Inc. seeks a Project Engineer II to act as mechanical and technical lead on integrated material-handling systems. You will collaborate with customers and vendors, supporting projects from handover to customer acceptance and guiding tasks to on-time delivery within budget.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and 3–5 years in the material-handling industry, with up to 30% travel. Proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned project tasks to maintain budget, schedule, and quality.
• Ensures customer satisfaction while meeting margins and project constraints.
• Leads system documentation and coordination with layout designer and suppliers.

Skills

Mechanical

PLC Controls

Software Engineering

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

• Location 3001 ORCHARD VISTA DR SE,STE 300,Grand Rapids, MI, 49546-7094,United States
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Travel 30%

The Project Engineer II serves as mechanical and technical lead on complex integrated material-handling systems projects. This role works closely with the rest of the project team, including the customer and involved vendors, to ensure overall realization and success of the project. The Project Engineer II supports assigned projects from sales handover to customer acceptance, completing and/or delegating assigned technical tasks on-time, within budget, and with a high level of quality.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes assigned project tasks to maintain budget, schedule, and quality requirements, while maintaining awareness of contractual requirements regarding system performance.
• Ensures customer satisfaction while meeting or exceeding as-sold margins in accordance with project budget and schedule.
• Validates plausibility of technical solutions, clarifying contradictions or inconsistencies with customers and/or suppliers.
• Assists with monitoring department and supplier functional specifications and layout against contractually agreed performance.
• Ensures system compliance with relevant safety and industry standards.
• Participates in layout creation and project-specific revisions, focusing on integration of construction and supplier equipment, proactive detection of collisions, and coordination with layout designer.
• Supports the definition of supplier requirements, technical clarification of third-party equipment, and preparation of subsequent supplier selection.
• Contributes to the definition, identification, and implementation of cost-saving activities.
• Regularly communicates and collaborates with other members of the project team to ensure exchange of relevant project information.
• Leads creation of system documentation, including system layout.
• Participates in the organization of project closing meetings, recording all important information and lessons learned throughout project.
• Performs additional duties as required.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Experience: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience within material-handling industry.

Travel

Up to 30% travel as required.

Skills & Abilities

• System-level working knowledge of Mechanical, PLC Controls, and Software Engineering
• Proficiency with mechanical design software such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to communicate effectively across a variety of audiences.
• Leadership skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Robust knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to go to site frequently and move safely around industrial and/or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies up to 25 pounds at a time.
• Ability to operate computers, tablets, phones, and other electronic devices.
• Ability to communicate with others verbally and in writing, on a frequent basis.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to job site temperature fluctuations due to seasonal weather in geographic region.

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

This position may require work at TGW customer sites. TGW’s customers may require background checks before accessing their sites. Refusal to participate in a customer-required background check may result in a customer barring access and a subsequent reduction in work.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TGW Systems Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.