Project Engineer - Conveyer Systems

Ghafari Associates•Dearborn, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

With limited supervision from the Group Manager, Project Manager and senior engineers participate in the preparation and development of conveyor related project deliverables, ensure project deliverable quality, develop and maintain client relationships and perform project assignments. The Conveyor Project Engineer provides technical leadership, facilitates and participates in meetings, provides feedback to management, engineering and project team members, works with and directs other engineers, performs mechanical system related engineering calculations, concept and design development and implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university preferred
Prefer 10 years minimum of related work experience.
Proficient in Autodesk design software
Revit
Inventor (or similar non-Autodesk 3D modeling software)
AutoCAD
Proficient in MS Office
Familiar with MS Project
Experience with high-speed package sorting systems and automotive assembly lines preferred.
Skilled in material handling design and engineering
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Understand basics of mechanical systems and manufacturing processes for all of the various types of conveyor systems. Also understand the basics of other mechanical systems and manufacturing processes as they relate to conveyors, including paint and coating application process & equipment, material handling and delivery equipment, line display equipment, as well as pneumatic, hydraulic applications and conveyor electrical controls.
Design conveyor system layouts for manufacturing processes.
Understand and be familiar with governmental Safety Codes & Standards.
Understand and be familiar with client Specifications and Safety Codes & Standards.
Participate in presentations, and project proposal and estimating efforts.
Responsible for completion of assigned project deliverables as it relates to cost and schedule.
Maintain project records.
Understand contract documents and project records.
Participate with project team and client as directed to prepare or edit project specifications and reports.
Design system layouts and determine operational requirements so that a detailed system flow can be generated. Perform all required calculations to validate system throughput and workability.
Specify and design system demolition and rework pertaining to the possible re-use of existing equipment.
Design structural support steel layouts and perform related calculations.
Design carriers and related components and participate in FEA calculations to ensure conformance to customer specifications.
Provide detailed engineers estimates for all conveyor systems and related installation work.
Provide project scheduling input for conveyor systems implementation.
Perform peer reviews of engineering materials, as directed to ensure deliverable quality.
Track and communicate project status, both internally and externally.
Review and approve contractor engineering submittents.
Review and approve fabrication facilities and production equipment prior to shipment to site.
Provide resource input, including internal and external engineering, contractors, vendors and skilled trades to complete projects in a timely manner.
Lead system start-up, debug and testing activities and provide system review and punch-listing.
Produce, or review and approve system as-built/as-installed drawings.
Perform and manage field checking of existing equipment, sites and facilities.
Must be able to travel and accept field assignments to promote project success.
Provide technical direction and coaching to other team members and discipline members.