Field/Project Engineer

SA Recycling • Orange, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves training contractors on proper installation methodologies, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the correct interpretation of system documentation. The Field/Project Engineer will drive the execution of the installation QA/QC plan, participate in building components and subassemblies, and contribute to constructability design reviews for new products and components. This position also identifies needs for new equipment to enhance yard efficiency and profitability, and requires significant travel throughout North America to support 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
• Must successfully pass a post-off physical and drug test if an external applicant

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