Project Engineer

Weiss Technik North America, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

34d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Engineer is responsible for overseeing certain chamber orders from sales release to shipment. The Project Engineer is responsible for providing technical support, coordination, and oversight throughout the lifecycle of assigned projects. This role ensures that engineering, manufacturing, and installation activities are executed in accordance with project requirements, organizational standards, and applicable regulations. The Project Engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams to support project planning, design review, execution, and closeout while maintaining a strong focus on product technical specification, quality, schedule, and cost performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related discipline)
Demonstrated understanding of engineering principles, and project management practices
Proficiency with engineering and project management software tools (e.g., SolidWorks, MS Project, Advanced Excel functions)
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and contract documents
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams

Nice To Haves

Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Prior experience supporting engineering projects in relevant industries
Experience working with contractors, vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies

Responsibilities

Main customer contact for post-sale activities related to a chamber order
Work directly with the Customer (including 3rd party contractors and integrators) ensuring all specifications have been reviewed, addressed, and agreed upon
Work directly with Sales regarding order schedules and contract amendments
Work directly with Engineering in obtaining drawing approval and design change requests from the customer
Work directly with Supply Chain in ensuring parts are delivered on time
Work directly with Production to identify any scheduling delays
Work directly with Test Department on special requirements & testing issues
Work directly with Shipping and Logistics as needed per project
Budget management using Excel and Visual
Progress measurement & reporting both internally and with the customer
Gantt chart timeline development and maintenance
Works with Production scheduling to find capacity constraints and bottlenecks that may prevent the production schedule staying on time.
Systematically finds bottlenecks and leads cross-functionally to remove them from operations
Plays a lead role in meetings with operations leaders to maintain schedule and eliminate bottlenecks
Reports on monthly projected contribution margin percentage
Monitor project progress and prepare technical reports, status updates, and documentation as required
Assist in identifying project risks and support the development of mitigation strategies
Conduct site visits, as needed, to verify work progress, ensure adherence to design standards, and support field issue resolution
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry codes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Lead and participate in project meetings and provide technical input to support decision‑making
Support project closeout activities, including documentation, testing, commissioning, budget, and lessons‑learned reviews