Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

The successful Project Engineer will develop comprehensive Technical and Commercial solutions for modernizations and repairs of equipment for Rolling Mill, Metallurgy and Process Line equipment, utilizing a proactive customer‑oriented sales focus.

• Identify and request setup of storeroom inventory items for commonly used parts.
• Monitor, organize, and communicate the need for customer supplied inventory.
• Responsible for job related material and resource planning.
• Manage projects and work directly with contractors and vendors.
• Identify, develop, and implement product improvements through use of SMS Technical Services and customer approval.
• Coordinate strip and advise within two‑week window.
• Prepare and submit strip reports to customers.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvement ideas for continual improvement by utilizing latest industry standards and techniques.
• Schedule repairs based on scope of work, lead time, and priority; also schedule quotations and work orders based on due dates and lead times.
• Monitor job progress to ensure run times are being met.
• Coordinate equipment repairs with Production Manager.
• Determine and schedule resources needed (equipment, manpower, tools, work hours, etc.).
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead 5S events.
• Ensure customer requested ship dates are consistently met by scheduling work through all departments.

• Manufacturing or Process Engineering degree preferred;
  Mechanical engineering also considered.
• 3‑4 years relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance.
• Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills.

• Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid vacation, paid holiday time, 401(k) with a company match, training, a tuition reimbursement program and more!

SMS group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, gender identity or other categories protected by law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and physical capacity profile test.