Project Engineer

Sentry Equipment Erectors•Forest, VA

23d

About The Position

The Project Engineer supports post-sale execution of customer projects and maintains system layouts that apply appropriate engineering theory, helping ensure a smooth transition from proposal through production and installation. The role also supports the front-end sales process by helping the Sales Engineering team develop accurate technical quotations and layouts that meet customer requirements and company product-line standards. The engineer independently manages engineering activities throughout project execution, works with Sales Engineering to review project scopes and requirements, coordinates third-party and OEM equipment details, and contributes to pre-sale quotation and documentation activities. Periodic travel to customer sites is required for evaluations, meetings, startups, and customer support. Sentry Equipment, a subsidiary of ProMach’s Systems business, provides conveyor equipment and container-handling machinery and integrates packaging equipment and conveying systems into cost-effective, efficient designs.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering, or a related technical field.
At least 1 year of experience in technical sales, design engineering, or applications engineering.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, or industrial equipment design principles.
Proficiency with CAD software, ERP/CRM systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent technical communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in conveyor systems, packaging, or machinery manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Independently manage engineering activities throughout project execution.
Develop and maintain project layouts and ensure engineering requirements are complete and accurate.
Partner with Sales Engineering to review project scope, specifications, layouts, and special engineering requirements.
Coordinate and verify engineering details for third-party and OEM equipment and incorporate requirements into overall project designs.
Support quotation and pre-sale activities, including technical quotations, layouts, RFQs, and mechanical/electrical installation bid documentation.
Participate in project handoff and Sales Release Meetings to document and communicate critical engineering details, applications, and requirements.
Travel periodically to customer sites for project evaluations, meetings, startups, and customer support.