Project Engineer III

Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

• Assists project manager in planning to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Works with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve problems
• Assists in coordinating the delivery of supplier components in a timely and cost effective manner
• Performs mechanical engineering functions to configure turnkey systems, including detail designs for components to be manufactured
• Is a key user of SAP, responsible for the procurement of all purchased materials, parts, supplies, equipment and services, generating engineering data in material masters and bill of materials in SAP
• Investigates all new developments relative to material and supplies and implements procedures designed to reduce costs and improve quality
• Assists in reviewing project proposal or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of project
• Assists Service and Applications Engineers in the field with questions and concerns while at customers
• Works to resolve open issues on projects through receipt of final payment
• Maintains technical information database for product groups
• Responsible for mechanical systems document control (ex: manuals, parts list and drawings) for the project
• Initiates shipping and transportation of goods to and from customers and suppliers
• Interfaces with equipment suppliers regarding project requirements and schedules
• Assists customers with all technical aspects of machine repair via phone support as required by the Service group
• Coordinates the information exchange between customer, RSM and internal groups

• Bachelor's degree and minimum of seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical blueprint reading and trouble shooting skills
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD programs
• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, and Microsoft Scheduler
• Experience in customer relations; communicating with and solving customer problems
• Hands‑on experience in machining, machine assembly, repair and operation of machinery, hydraulics and pneumatics

• Ability to read electrical schematics, and understand wiring of machine tools
• Understand mechanical measurements and inspection methods
• Ability to conduct business in the German language

• May assist customers with machine repair technical support as requested by the Customer Care group
• Employee may be trained in safe crane and forklift operations
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles and moderate noise level
• Occasional overnight domestic and international travel may be required

• Job Knowledge
• Initiative
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Time Management and Productivity
• Quality
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Results Driven

United Grinding North America, Inc. is a committed employer of EOE, including Disability/Vets