Project Management Analyst I

Jobtailor; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Project Engineer to drive cross-functional projects from initial design through commissioning in manufacturing, agriculture, or food processing contexts.

You will coordinate with customers, vendors, and internal teams, prepare P&ID and CAD drawings, ensure documentation control, and support startup and warranties. Travel 20–35% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CAD software and MS Office.

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 and equipment tagging; create piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Review and specify OEM and vendor equipment; review drawings and technical docs.

Skills

Project Execution

Mechanical Engineering

AutoCAD Proficiency

Problem-Solving Skills

Document Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Microsoft Office

Document Control Systems

Job description

• 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 with appropriate equipment tagging and process information
• Create and maintain piping and instrumentation diagrams
• 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
• Monitor engineering deliverables and provide schedule updates to Project Managers and customers
• Identify project risks, technical issues, and potential schedule impacts and support resolution efforts
• Coordinate with suppliers, installation contractors, and field service resources
• Support installation subcontract documentation
• Participate in customer design reviews and approval meetings
• Support change order development and project documentation updates
• Conduct site visits, equipment inspections, commissioning activities, startup support, and troubleshooting
• Assist with warranty support and resolution activities after project completion
• Provide technical direction and task assignments to Project Design Engineers and other project team members as needed

Requirements

• 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
• Strong problem-solving, mechanical troubleshooting, and analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with customers, vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• 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
• Approximately 20% to 35% travel
• Preferred: knowledge of pneumatic conveying principles and applications
• Preferred: experience with bulk material handling systems and equipment
• Preferred: familiarity with industrial process equipment and controls
• Preferred: project engineering or project management experience in manufacturing, agriculture, food processing, or industrial systems
• Preferred: experience supporting equipment startup and commissioning activities

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project execution, including design, customer interaction, and technical documentation management. Proficient in mechanical engineering principles and CAD software, with strong problem-solving and communication skills to effectively coordinate cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Execution
• Mechanical Engineering
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Document Control

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Project Planning
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams
• Equipment Specifications
• Technical Documentation
• Equipment Startup
• Commissioning Activities
• Analytical Skills
• Mechanical Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Interpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

• Project Engineering
• Bulk Material Handling
• Industrial Process Equipment
• Pneumatic Conveying
• Manufacturing
• Agriculture
• Food Processing

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office
• Document Control Systems