About Berry Metal Berry Metal Company is recognized as the world's leading designer and manufacturer of steelmaking furnace technologies for the iron and steel industry. We achieve excellence in customer satisfaction by providing superior quality and value in products and services that improve the targeted steelmaking processes in the categories of Blast Furnace, Basic Oxygen Furnace (BOF), and Electric Arc Furnace (EAF). Berry Metal strives to foster a culture that promotes an awareness of our customers' needs and perspectives. We recognize the importance of each employee's commitment to quality and the successful achievement of our customers' goals.
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to assist our Technical Service team with drafting and designing customer projects. The Project Engineer is responsible for designing, drafting, and supporting engineered steelmaking furnace products from initial concept through manufacturing and installation. This role works closely with Technical Sales, Production, and the customer to prepare drawings, estimates, calculations, and technical documentation while supporting project execution. The ideal candidate brings strong mechanical design, drafting, analytical, and communication skills with experience creating proposals.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Create, revise, check, and maintain engineering drawings and files using AutoCAD, Mechanical Desktop, INVENTOR, and manual drafting techniques. Manage engineering projects from drafting initial drawings through manufacture, including performing and reviewing engineering calculations. Participate in customer meetings or calls, prepare technical recommendations, and proposals to meet customer needs. Communicate project updates to customers throughout the process and foster long-term partnerships by exceeding expectations in quality, reliability, and performance. Travel to customer sites to define the scope of the project, provide technical support, and assist in product installation and commissioning. Work closely with the Technical Sales and Production teams throughout the sales and manufacturing process. Follow corporate and Engineering Department procedures while maintaining technical knowledge through training and continuous education.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred (or equivalent hands-on experience) 3-5 years of related experience in mechanical engineering or mechanical drafting, preferably within a manufacturing or steel company. Comprehensive knowledge of ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to create BOMs, routings, and part numbers. Proficiency in using AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop, INVENTOR, and modeling software to generate mechanical drawings. Ability to perform Engineering analysis including strength of materials, stress analysis, thermal analysis, and flow analysis Understanding of metal foundry operations, procedures, and welding techniques including TIG, MIG, SMAW, and Flux-Core Knowledge of Design Codes and Industry Standards - ASME / AISE / AISC / DIN Ability to communicate cross departmentally and with customers Valid driver's license and ability travel (approx. 20%)
Physical Demands and Work Environment :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Company Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid basic life insurance Company-paid short-term and long-term disability Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Paid time off and paid holidays 401(k) retirement savings plan Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Flexible schedule Ongoing training and development
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance
Education:
Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
mechanical engineering: 3 years (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Zelienople, PA 16063 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)
