Project Engineer

Job DescriptionJob Description

 

Basic Functions: Lead advanced engineering activity to work closely with the customer to develop innovative automation solutions to meet their objectives through interpretation of specification(s) and other documentation for quotation and presentation activities

 

Principle Responsibilities:

•  Work with engineering and sales departments to develop proposals for customers
•  Develop a manufactured solution by quoting, configuring design considerations, quality, price and delivery within proposal
•  Compare various solutions for customers problems to identify which level of automation or complexity bests fits within the customer’s specification
•  Concept the most effective method thru visual aids or descriptions to purvey the concept to the customer and sales team
•  Use past experiences of machine design, assembly, and installation to generate hours associated for accurate quotes
•  Review and evaluate technical specifications and contract requirements
•  Manage, disseminate and expedite required information between engineering, sales and other departments involved in the proposal process
•  Specify major components of concepts
•  Resolve and clarify issues with proposal specification and inquiry documents
•  Support sales to develop final selling price, costing, and develop a project timeline
•  Review and quality check proposals and client bid forms/documents

Minimum Qualifications:

• 8+ years in designing complex custom automation
•  Experience with precision assembly automation
•  Extensive knowledge of manufacturing design, manufacturing processes and tools
•  Ability to develop effective concepts / solutions for complex automation projects and accurately estimate their costs
•  3D CAD skills, Autodesk Inventor preferred
• Deep understanding of technical specification interpretation
•  Well versed in software tools, MS Office Suite
•  Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, preferred or an Associates or technical degree, with commensurate experience

Required Skills:

• Practiced knowledge of various manufacturing technologies
•  Knowledge of specifications and requirements and their application
•  Ability to accurately perform targeted market and customer evaluations
•  Proven leadership skills
•  Ability to think process thru and identify potential flaws in a particular process or procedure
•  Accuracy to foresee potential failures of equipment due to equipment or operator limitations

Behavioral Traits:

• Communication- Balanced and discrete approach when participating in meetings; effective with written communications. Ability to effectively communicate with external customers
• Organized- Strong ability to organize and prioritize tasks and projects, strong sense of follow-through with employees and customers. Resourceful in obtaining information. Develops plans for projects
• Teamwork- Gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; builds morale and meets group commitments to goals and objectives; supports company commitment towards building a coveted reputation in the manufacturing community
• Customer Service oriented- Responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve sales and service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments to customers

Working Conditions:

• Sitting and/or standing in climate controlled office space
•  Fast-paced environment
•  High tolerance for multi-tasking
•  Willing to work additional, non-regular hours, in order to meet established deadlines

Company DescriptionLincoln Electric is a $2.5B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 10,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 40 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers.

As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry

Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.Company DescriptionLincoln Electric is a $2.5B publicly traded company (NASDAQ) with over 10,000 employees around the world. With operations in over 40 manufacturing locations in 19 countries, we are well positioned to continue this partnership and poised to grow with our customers.\r
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As a part of that continuing legacy, you will contribute to a new generation of innovation and experience the pride that comes with being part of the solution to the world’s challenges. It is a great time to be part of the welding industry\r
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Lincoln Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters. Resumes submitted to any employee(s) of Lincoln Electric without a signed vendor agreement, by the Manager of Recruiting & Training, will become property of Lincoln Electric. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of Lincoln Electric will not be considered binding terms. Lincoln Electric will not pay a fee to any third-party recruiter that has not coordinated their recruiting activity through the Recruiting Department.

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