Project Engineer

Sms Group Inc•Gary, IN

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About The Position

Summary The successful Project Engineer will develop comprehensive Technical and Commercial solutions for modernizations and repairs of equipment for Rolling Mill, Metallurgy and Process Line equipment, utilizing a proactive customer-oriented sales focus. Who We Are At SMS group, our people are our greatest asset. We offer an entrepreneurial environment that promotes a culture of innovation, growth, and inclusion. We offer company events, activities, and opportunities to participate in charitable initiatives that benefit the communities where we are located. www.sms-group.us The right candidate will Identifies and requests setup of storeroom inventory items for commonly used parts. Monitor, organize, and communicate the need for customer supplied inventory. Responsible for job related material and resource planning. Manages projects and works directly with contractors and vendors. Identify, develop, and implement product improvements through use of SMS Technical Services and customer approval. Coordinates strip and advise within two-week window. Prepares and submits strip reports to customers. Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvement ideas for continual improvement by utilizing latest industry standards and techniques. Schedules repairs based on scope of work, lead time, and priority. Also, schedules quotations and work orders based off of due dates and lead times. Monitors job progress to ensure run times are being met. Coordinates equipment repairs with Production Manager. Determine and schedule resources needed (i.e. equipment, manpower, tools, work hours, etc.) Schedule, coordinate, and lead 5S events. Ensures customer requested ship dates are consistently met by scheduling work through all departments.

Requirements

Manufacturing or Process Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical engineering also considered
3-4 years relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance
Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies
Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.

Responsibilities

Identifies and requests setup of storeroom inventory items for commonly used parts.
Monitor, organize, and communicate the need for customer supplied inventory.
Responsible for job related material and resource planning.
Manages projects and works directly with contractors and vendors.
Identify, develop, and implement product improvements through use of SMS Technical Services and customer approval.
Coordinates strip and advise within two-week window.
Prepares and submits strip reports to customers.
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvement ideas for continual improvement by utilizing latest industry standards and techniques.
Schedules repairs based on scope of work, lead time, and priority.
Also, schedules quotations and work orders based off of due dates and lead times.
Monitors job progress to ensure run times are being met.
Coordinates equipment repairs with Production Manager.
Determine and schedule resources needed (i.e. equipment, manpower, tools, work hours, etc.)
Schedule, coordinate, and lead 5S events.
Ensures customer requested ship dates are consistently met by scheduling work through all departments.