Project Engineer I

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•North Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Project Engineer I is responsible for capital equipment projects from order receipt through shipment and final documentation. Reporting to the Project Engineering Supervisor, this position reviews project requirements, develops design plans for Design Engineering, and creates and reviews submittal and manufacturing documents to support on-time project completion. The role schedules, plans, forecasts, resources, and manages technical activities to help ensure project accuracy and quality from conception through completion. The position generally works in an office environment, with possible travel to customer offices, production facilities, industrial or construction sites, and Nikkiso facility locations. Work may involve a potentially explosive environment and requires compliance with company safety requirements and use of provided PPE as needed. Overtime may be necessary, including weekdays, weekends, nights, or holidays. Reasonable accommodations are available for the stated work and physical demands.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 2 years of related experience.
Valid driver’s license for travel to customer sites.
Ability to obtain a passport.
Ability to safely work in a potentially explosive environment.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including potentially lifting up to 50 lbs.
Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience may be accepted if they provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Nice To Haves

EIT/PE preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and control project elements to complete engineering projects.
Develop project objectives by reviewing proposals and plans and consulting with the Project Manager.
Determine project specifications by reviewing product designs, customer requirements, and performance standards.
Complete technical studies and prepare cost estimates as needed.
Confirm product performance by designing and conducting tests, and assist with project design and expediting.
Determine and maintain project schedules by reviewing plans and specifications, calculating time requirements, sequencing elements, monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Control project plans by reviewing designs, specifications, and plans; scheduling changes; and recommending actions.
Control project costs by reviewing cost implications with the Project Manager.
Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends, and recommending actions.
Create and modify Bills-of-Materials in CAD and MER/ERP.
Create and revise project documentation as required by the supplier document list (SDL).
Liaise between departments, suppliers, and customers to address project design requirements.
Review product designs to ensure they meet project specifications and comply with industry regulations.
Work with Design Engineering to support on-time design completion and compliance with project specifications.
Oversee testing and address non-conforming material (NCM) issues.
Travel domestically and internationally to meet with customers and suppliers, and travel between NCI facility locations as required.
Complete required new-employee safety training and ongoing job-specific training, and follow safety requirements, including wearing provided PPE as needed.