Project Engineer Intern

Rhino Tool House•New Berlin, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer(s) will serve as the primary technical lead responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all engineered solutions included in this proposal. This role provides end‑to‑end engineering ownership—from initial onsite validation through final station‑level approval—ensuring every solution meets Pierce Manufacturing’s safety, operational, and performance requirements while integrating cleanly into the High Flow Line Factory of the Future.

Requirements

Serve as the primary technical lead responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all engineered solutions.
Provide end‑to‑end engineering ownership—from initial onsite validation through final station‑level approval.
Ensure every solution meets Pierce Manufacturing’s safety, operational, and performance requirements.
Integrate solutions cleanly into the High Flow Line Factory of the Future.
Conduct facility verification, including physical measurements, elevations, clearances, existing infrastructure, and installed utilities.
Validate station locations, operator interfaces, access paths, and safety zones.
Engage with Pierce Manufacturing stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance).
Align on functional expectations, constraints, and success criteria.
Document field‑verified conditions.
Finalize functional and technical requirements.
Translate RFQ intent into actionable engineering criteria.
Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external equipment vendors.
Serve as the central point of technical communication.
Develop station‑level designs.
Create station‑level layouts.
3D model equipment and tooling.
Perform clash and interference analysis.
Verify designs support takt expectations, ergonomic intent, and safe installation and operation.
Refine designs iteratively.
Review and validate Bills of Material.
Confirm equipment configuration, safety features, and optional components.
Coordinate corrections and updates with vendors.
Deliver approval documentation.
Prepare integrated drawings.
Create layouts and documentation for review, approval, and downstream execution.
Resolve and incorporate Pierce comments.

Responsibilities

Lead the project kickoff with an onsite visit to Pierce Manufacturing.
Conduct detailed facility verification, including physical measurements, elevations, clearances, existing infrastructure, and installed utilities.
Validate station locations, operator interfaces, access paths, and safety zones within the HFL footprint.
Engage directly with Pierce Manufacturing stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance) to align on functional expectations, constraints, and success criteria for each engineered solution.
Document field‑verified conditions to eliminate unknowns prior to detailed design.
Finalize functional and technical requirements in collaboration with Pierce manufacturing staff.
Translate RFQ intent into actionable engineering criteria, including load cases, reach envelopes, elevation ranges, and safety interfaces.
Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external equipment vendors to ensure consistent interpretation of requirements.
Serve as the central point of technical communication across multiple vendors contributing to a single station solution.
Develop station‑level designs to validate feasibility and readiness.
Create detailed station‑level layouts for each engineered solution.
3D model equipment and tooling to validate reach, coverage, elevation requirements, and operator access.
Perform clash and interference analysis against product, facility, adjacent stations, and other tooling.
Verify that designs support takt expectations, ergonomic intent, and safe installation and operation.
Refine designs iteratively based on Pierce feedback and cross‑vendor coordination.
Review and validate Bills of Material for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with approved designs.
Confirm equipment configuration, safety features, and optional components align with scope assumptions.
Coordinate corrections and updates with vendors to prevent downstream cost or schedule impacts.
Deliver comprehensive approval documentation, including station‑level approval prints reflecting the finalized design for each engineered solution.
Prepare integrated drawings that may include equipment and interfaces from multiple vendors within a single station.
Create layouts and documentation suitable for Pierce Manufacturing review, approval, and downstream execution.
Formally resolve and incorporate Pierce comments prior to release for fabrication and build.