Facilities - Project Engineer (# 7788)

Project Engineer 4 - (83067-1) 
Lafayette, IN
12 months

Job Description  
The main function of a project engineer is to estimate quantities and cost of materials, equipment or labor to determine project feasibility. A typical project engineer has knowledge of engineering technology, building and construction and public safety and security. They must have solid decision making skills and be a critical thinker.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Work assignments are assigned based on specific background and major projects are divided according to individual expertise, experience and educational background. Coordination between the various disciplines is essential for successful completion of assignment.  This assignment will be geared to systems integration of manufacturing equipment and the support services needed to maintain equipment and/or building operations.  Intended focus will be structural including crane systems and lifting devices.
- Creating technical specifications and functional requirements for facilities related projects.  Determining acceptability of new equipment based on industrial equipment specifications and recommends modification or revision as necessary.
- Adhering to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, hazardous materials and ergonomics in performing assigned duties.
- Maintaining standards and specifications, recommending changes to resolve design and construction problems, and writing periodic reports on the progress of projects.
- Estimating costs for equipment, materials and installation as a basis for determining the feasibility of alternatives and return on investment.
- Providing design information, reviewing and approving proposals and serving as the primary company contact.
- Approving drawings, specifying equipment and writing purchase requisitions.
- Supervising work of outside contractors.
- Acting as a troubleshooter and investigating and determining causes for failure, lack of efficiency and need for repairing or improving systems or equipment.
- Resolving problems in designing the most economical, efficient systems, deciding what or which equipment should be purchased, making recommendations and keeping up to date on technical advances in the design field.

Skills: 
- Proficient in Creo 3D CAD modeling and drawing application or equivalent application (Inventor/Solidworks).
- Ability to communicate and have basic knowledge of functions performed by skilled trades personnel.
- Interpersonal, teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with various stakeholders.
- Understanding of shop operations and maintenance procedures as well as previous experience in a particular discipline.
- Understanding of machine tools with hands on experience.
- Project management skills / experience.
- Working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera.
- Experience in heavy machine installation and foundations. 
- High degree of experience and expertise in designing and/or redesigning service systems such as heat treat equipment., material handling systems, filtration systems, paint systems, utilities for water, gas, steam, air heating, ventilation, etc.

Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
- 8-10 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group: 
- Facilitate short-term and long-term capital projects for capacity increases

Reason/motivation for request:
- Addition
- Motivation for request:  Capacity burst for 2-3 year capital investment cycle

Interaction with team: 
Collaboration with Operations and Manufacturing Engineering  

Work environment: 
Assembly and Machine Shop manufacturing

Education & Experience Required: 
 Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree; 8-10 years of experience 

Technical Skills 
Proficient in Creo 3D CAD modeling and drawing application or equivalent application (Inventor/Solidworks).
 
Soft Skills
Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.  

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
Zero experience in facilities project management

Travel Requirement- None 
Export Control Requirements - No

Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com