Project Engineer

Description

Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions.  Please visit us at  https://www.cpeg.com/ to see the full scale of our product lines and solutions including the diverse family of brands who make up our portfolio.  

We are looking for a Project Engineer at our Tonawanda, NY location to support the Hebeler-Howard Marten (HHM) division. This full-time, exempt position is responsible for the coordination and completion of assigned engineering projects including analyzing customer requirements for equipment selection.  Please visit https://hebelerhowardmarten.com/ to see the products and capabilities of HHM.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Some remote work is possible. 

Responsibilities

• Aid in project administration from beginning to end.
• Complete/support completion of cost estimates for new opportunities and sales efforts.
• Analyze customer project requirements and communicate to engineering and production.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Single point of accountability to oversee, direct and manage deliverables of projects to customer from end to end of project.
• Collaborate with vendors/suppliers on pricing, productivity ideas and material substitutions.
• Approve vendor/supplier deviations.
• Create Design Change Notice(s) (DCN) for customer driven scope changes to internal teams.
• Track project scope changes and communicate costs to customers for review/approval.
• Work with Syteline ERP System or other manufacturing software to create /load part numbers and material routings, update job information and pricing as requirements change.
• Act as liaison between CPEG customers and all departments within CPEG.
• Facilitate internal Design Review meeting with Engineering & Designers to review compliance with customer requirements.
• Review & Share Product Improvement Trackers (PIT Sheets) to Engineering and Design Teams.
• Facilitate and Schedule Project Kickoff meetings with internal teams.
• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services.
• Submit cost savings ideas (internal and externally).
• Meet with existing and potential customers.
• Supporting the Customer Service team, where applicable.
• Writing and follow-up of non-conformity reports & MRRs where applicable.
• Represent the customer (point of customer) during design & fabrication of projects.
• Support customer and 3rd party witness points / inspections at CPEG facilities.

Requirements

• Associates degree required in Engineering, project management or related field. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) to four (4) years’ verifiable experience in the field or in a related area.  
• Able to travel to Canada to facilitate work on projects manufactured in that location
• Design skills, familiarity with CAD, NX or Inventor
• Awareness of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Maintain a customer-focused perspective in all activities initiated to ensure that customer needs are successfully met. 
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work cooperatively with other project team members as well as customers;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; as well as Adobe Acrobat and Windows.
• Able to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. 
• Able to understand proper handling of all paperwork required in department, including reporting of time 
• Able to manage a number of projects at one time with frequent interruptions
• Able to function and concentrate in a busy, noisy environment

Competitive Benefits 

• Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year. 
• Ability to become an Employee Owner. This benefit is fully funded by the company—no employee contribution required—and builds value for you over time based on the company's performance. While results vary from year to year, the ESOP      consistently delivers retirement benefits that exceed those of a typical 401(k) match. 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We provide a company contribution with Health Savings Account (HSA) participation. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are also available for h