Project Engineer Intern

M. G. Newell•Greensboro, NC

23d

About The Position

The Project Engineer Intern collaborates with various teams to deliver customized automation solutions that meet customer requirements. This is a temporary pre-entry level engineering position. Focus on completing assigned project tasks and working closely with your team. Develop your technical skills and knowledge to improve your capabilities in providing solutions.

Requirements

Working on a degree in engineering from an accredited institution, preferably Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to travel to customer and vendor facilities; approximately 25% travel required.
Must be a good fit culturally for a family-owned enterprise.

Nice To Haves

Background or training in fluid processing is preferred.
Experience with CAD e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc. is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design small to mid-sized sanitary manufacturing and cleaning processes with assistance from more experienced engineers.
Evaluate customer opportunities with Outside Sales and develop recommendations to solve customer needs through the estimating, design, and delivery of customized solutions.
Utilize CAD to prepare engineering drawings, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment layouts, general assembly drawings, and 3D models, as needed according to accepted engineering principles.
Understand customer requirements, develop project cost estimates, and create customer proposals with assistance from more experienced engineers.
Deliver small to mid-sized projects as both a project manager and design engineer that meet customer requirements along with internal targets for performance, quality, cost, and schedule.
Identify and mitigate risk that may prevent the successful delivery of solutions.
Contribute to and facilitate effective technical and cross-functional design reviews.
Manage onsite installations as the customer point-of-contact and lead for subcontractors. Ensure projects are completed per project requirements and to the customer’s satisfaction.
Issue change orders when project deviates from agreed upon scope.
Facilitate the development of project documentation and turnover packages.
Communicate effectively with business senior management, including Engineering and Division leadership. Maintain positive relations with all operating groups, especially Sales.
Build and refine engineering processes while offering ideas for continuous improvement.
Build knowledge of and be able to apply relevant industry standards to customized solutions.
Stay abreast of new technology and applications within the industry and meet with vendors to review available products and technology.
Interface with third party partners, including equipment and material suppliers.
Follow all MG Newell and customer safe work practices while on site and in the shop.
Assist others in the quoting, planning, design, and closing phases of a project.
Perform build, test, and commission phase tasks assigned by the project lead.
Regularly attend internal and external project meetings.
Remain up to date on safety training and certification.
Submit weekly timesheets accurately and on time.
Follow MG Newell procedures.
Detail oriented in all work.
Assist others in continuous improvement activities.
Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Provide regular status updates to your supervisor and project leaders.
Manage your time and tasks.
Professional development in technical expertise.
Respond promptly in your team communications.
Able to communicate clearly with the customer.