Field/Project Engineer

External SA Recycling • Orange, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role focuses on providing technical guidance and oversight to third-party installation contractors, ensuring proper installation methodologies and interpretation of system documentation. The Field/Project Engineer will also participate in building components, subassemblies, and design reviews, contributing to continuous improvement. A key aspect of the role involves identifying needs for new equipment to enhance yard efficiency and profitability. Significant travel throughout North America is required for site installations and upgrades.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, bills of materials, and work instructions
• Extensive Knowledge of CAD software (Autocad, Inventor, Solidworks, etc.)
• Fluid in Microsoft excel
• Ability to solve technical problems in a timely manner with minimal support
• Ability to react to changing conditions & work to aggressive deadlines
• Ability to maintain focus on project goals in the face of schedule pressure and challenging conditions
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to achieve project goals
• Willingness to travel at least 50% of the time
• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering , Industrial Design, Mechanical Design, or Industrial Engineering
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must successfully pass a thorough background check, which includes a criminal history check and previous employment check, if an external candidate
• A post-off physical and drug test will be required of external applicants

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the scrap industry is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Train contractors on proper installation methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to third-party installation contractors
• Guide installation contractors in the proper interpretation of system documentation
• Drive execution of the installation QA/QC plan
• Participate in building components & subassemblies
• Participate in new product/component constructability design reviews and contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting procedural and design changes
• Identify needs for installation of new equipment to improve efficiency and profitability of yards
• Travel throughout North America to support site installations and upgrades (40-60%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level