Project Engineer

Russell Tobin has an immediate need for a Project Engineer (working with Automotive Conveyors)! This Project Engineer will be working for our client who is an Industrial Solutions Provider in Southfield, MI area.

This is a direct hire/permanent role with a salary in the $90k-$110k range (plus bonuses)

Project Engineer Responsibilities:

• Oversee engineering and technical aspects of assigned projects to ensure accuracy and quality in collaboration with project manager and superintendent.
• Manage conveyor engineering design, layout, and detailing as per customer scope of work and Sylvan clarifications.
• Support structural calculations, including loadings and member sizing.
• Coordinate with Professional Engineer for state-certified structural and civil drawings.
• Perform engineering calculations for drives, shafts, cylinders, and bearings.
• Provide and create ABM’s, Work Orders, and answer inquiries from purchasing and shop regarding orders.
• Assist in drawing development and provide technical support to project engineers.
• Resolve technical issues promptly and efficiently.
• Check drawings before sending to shop or sub-fabrication source.
• Create AutoCAD conveyor layouts to meet customer requirements.
• Review and track project requirements pre/post award.
• Collaborate with project manager on-site and attend jobsite meetings as needed.
• Assist in quoting additional work requirements.
• Maintain updated task lists for projects and engineers.
• Provide chain pulls and FMEA/FEA documentation as per customer requirements.
• Stay updated on latest specifications and revisions from customer.
• Train engineers with less experience.
• Monitor engineering sub-contractor selected for project.
• Provide start-up assistance to project manager and superintendent.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with 5+ years of automotive conveyor experience, or non-degreed with 5+ years’ experience in automotive conveyor work.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.
• Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively in a high-pressure environment.
• Identify scope of work changes and create detailed change order requests.

Featured Benefits:

• Signing bonus
• Covered relocation expenses
• 401K Program
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• 24/7 Online Health Care
• Employee Referral Program
• Abundant opportunities within a dynamic organization
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program