Project Engineer -Mechanical - Industrial - Civil

Gordon Incorporated; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gordon Incorporated in Louisiana seeks a Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering professional to support sheet metal fabrication and related processes.

You will analyze processes, implement improvements, develop BOMs, and partner with manufacturing teams to meet project deadlines while ensuring quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering or Civil Technology, or equivalent work experience.
• 1–5 years of manufacturing or construction management experience preferred.
• Proficiency with BOM/MRP, CAD, FEA (Nastran & Cosmos), and reading architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of FMEA, Root Cause Analysis and Pareto charts.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in initiation, execution, and completion of key custom systems projects.
• Provide engineering support for project teams for external and internal customers.
• Attend project kick-offs, design reviews, and manufacturing release meetings.
• Ensure architectural product specifications meet ASTM/UL/FM requirements.
• Develop costs for new components and vendor vs. in-house decisions.
• Gather information for project bids and quotations.
• Work knowledge of sheet metal layouts for CNC Turret Punch and Brake Forming.
• Serve as technical resource for product and manufacturing capabilities.
• Create new part numbers and standard BOMs.
• Allocate materials for customer sales orders and product orders.
• Perform quality drawing checks for shop drawings and fabrication drawings.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Hands-on learning

Data gathering

Multi-tasking

Decision making

Sheet metal processes knowledge

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Industrial/Civil Engineering or Civil Technology

Tools

CAD

FEA (Nastran, Cosmos)

MRP/BOM systems

MS Office

Job description

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Civil Technology, OR equivalent work experience.
• 1 – 5 years of manufacturing experience and/or construction management experience is preferred but not required. Working in a metal manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with fully integrated computer systems, with relevant experience in Bill of Material (BOM) Development, Materials Requirement Planning, working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, FEA (Nastran and Cosmos), reading and interpreting Architectural Drawings, and mastery of traditional Engineering functions.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), Root Cause Analysis and Pareto Charts.
• Strong Computer knowledge including MS Office products.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn with hands‑on experience.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and make reports.
• Ability to multi‑task, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal fabrication, die castings and extrusions.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, or Civil Technology, OR equivalent work experience.
• 1 – 5 years of manufacturing experience and/or construction management experience is preferred but not required. Working in a metal manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Proficiency with fully integrated computer systems, with relevant experience in Bill of Material (BOM) Development, Materials Requirement Planning, working knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, FEA (Nastran and Cosmos), reading and interpreting Architectural Drawings, and mastery of traditional Engineering functions.
• Knowledge of FMEA (Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), Root Cause Analysis and Pareto Charts.
• Strong Computer knowledge including MS Office products.
• Strong oral & communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to learn with hands‑on experience.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and make reports.
• Ability to multi‑task, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes related to sheet metal fabrication, die castings and extrusions.

SPECIFIC AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assists in the initiation, execution, and completion of key custom systems projects through the entire project lifecycle.
• Provides Engineering support for Project Teams as each works to meet the variety of needs of both the External and the Internal Customers.
• Attends project kick-offs, design reviews, and manufacturing release meetings as requested.
• Works with contract consulting engineering resources to ensure engineering calculations are delivered meeting project specification requirements.
• Insures Architectural Product Specifications are met (i.e. ASTM’s, UL, FM, etc.).
• Assists in developing costs for new components and development of cost/price relationships for outside Vendor Services vs. In‑house manufacturing of components and sub‑assemblies.
• Assists in the gathering of information required for Project Bids and Quotations.
• Strong working knowledge of sheet metal layouts for CNC Turret Punch Equipment and Brake Forming.
• Serves as the Team Technical Resource for both Product and Manufacturing Capabilities.
• Creates New Part Numbers and Standard Bills of Materials.
• Allocates materials required for Customer Sales Orders for assigned Projects and other Product Sales Orders.
• Performs quality drawing checks for customer shop drawings and internal fabrication drawings for assigned Projects ensuring that design intent is met and aligns with manufacturing capabilities, as needed.

OTHER FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Responds to Customer Needs for Specifications, Drawing/Product Details, and Calculations.
• Assists Teams with Project Take‑offs.
• Works with outside Test Facilities to develop and perform tests required by 3rd Party Test Agencies.
• Responsible for Product Testing (i.e. curving, deflection, specification requirements, etc.).
• Develops and writes Product Specifications and Installation Instructions.
• Provides Purchasing Team with Vendor Specifications.
• Approves new Die Drawings, as requested.
• Responsible for First Article Inspections of new parts.
• Works with Production Team Leaders to resolve problems/issues on the production floor.
• Assists Sales Managers with Product Presentations.
• Field Site visits to assist Customers with installation of Gordon Systems and Products, as required.
• Maintains Charts, Graphs, Spreadsheets, Data Bases, and other informational documentation related to the Continual Improvement of process procedures as well as Team and Departmental Goals that are monitored for Continual Improvement.
• Monitors, Tracks, and Charts critical steps and procedures.
• Monitors both Individual and Team Goals and looks for opportunities for Personal and Professional Improvement.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.