Project Engineer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Job Description:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for providing overall support to Project Managers with all aspects of current projects as assigned to the department. This includes communicating with current and potential customers to address and analyze needs as they arise. Responsible for assisting with all elements and phases of robotic automation projects including areas such as problem solving, conflict resolution, schedule adherence, cost tracking, change orders, documentation, and customer liaison. Travel to customer sites will be required to participate in project meetings during project start-up, installations, or project wrap up. Create and maintain a layout suitable to meet the project requirements, which includes safety, quality, functionality, and that installation designs are accounted for Discuss and negotiate layout details with end customers, suppliers, and internal engineering teams Determine and gather initial data for internal engineering and monitor and guide internal engineering progress and costs Conduct customer site visits to verify, clarify, and obtain all project information. Establish and prioritize applicable customer and internal project specifications. Create and maintain system layout drawings using AutoCAD. Generate detailed “Design Request” forms for all designs, adhering to specifications as per priorities established. Participate with the project group to conduct a System Safety Risk Analysis according to the applicable safety standard. Ensure all projects being transitioned to Customer Support are well documented and all issues are resolved. Ensure timely customer approvals for layout, schedule, electrical drawings, functional spec, etc. Responsible for the communication of project budget and schedules to all internal departments and ensure timely monthly updates as the project progresses. Schedule and chair meetings to review budgets and schedules with project team. Participate in the monthly Project Update Meeting with the senior management. Responsible for creating project specifications for the purchase of all out-sourced third-party equipment as well as processing change orders as required. Responsible for delegating all shipping, installation, and commissioning activities. Problem solve in order to assist in “as-built” resolution of technical issues. Ensure all documents are ready for customer run-off, including relevant manuals for training. Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in BSME or BSEE from four-year college or university or equivalent combination of formal training/education and experience. Minimum of 3 yrs experience working in an industrial, engineering, or automation environment in a project management capacity. PMP Certification would be considered an asset.