PROJECT SPECIALIST - ENGINEERING

Carter Machinery•Mechanicsville, VA

18h•$64,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Company That’s Built to Elevate You. At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters. Our legacy is strong, our vision is bold, and our future is built on investing in the growth and well-being of our people. Whether you're turning a wrench, managing operations, or supporting customers, you play a vital role in powering industries that moves the world forward.

Requirements

Previous service related experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Self-directed and able to work with limited supervision
Must be highly organized and detail-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer and internet research skills
Must be proficient with MS-Office products
Work well with Sales Operations and Marketing teams on related projects and tasks

Responsibilities

Manage process for production on engineering department finished goods; Order all parts and metal required for custom solutions from CAT and other vendors, coordinate lead times; Reconcile costs for these custom solutions and ensure everything is in line. Rectify issues with orders; As needed, return items to Carter inventory or project
Work closely with vendors on pricing and volume discounts
On a daily basis coordinate and schedule projects to be executed with service operations team; Ensure projects are on schedule to meet strict deadlines and to avoid financial ramifications and penalties; Coordinate international projects with US government
Provide business ideas and advice for improving business growth in engineering space. Participate in lean projects to increase profitability and eliminate waste
Evaluate and plan custom parts kits based on previous orders and quoting pipeline for future orders; Ensure inventory levels are available for efficient business execution and for reoccurring customers
Expedite back orders of significant parts necessary for our business; Work with CAT and appropriate personnel to push items through; Monitor process on a daily/weekly basis. Keep management apprised of status and release dates
Work with Finance to set up credit and cash accounts. Ensure information is complete, accurate, and all approvals are received
Manage engineering project database for all customers and project orders
Administrative closeout and invoicing for engineering projects
Handle shipping and logistics for orders in North America and international. Update dealers and customers on shipping information and estimated ship dates
Use various software in fulfillment of role, including Outlook, Microsoft Office, DBS, BMTS & Mocha
Work with Sales Operations and Marketing teams on related projects and tasks
Order office supplies and other materials for engineering lab
Work in coordination with team to achieve Continuous Improvement goals and objectives
Perform other related duties as assigned