Mechanical Project Engineer

The role of the Mechanical Project Engineer is to design and manage projects that include machines, tooling, and/or overall dispensing systems. The duties include but are not limited to design of the machine frame, tooling to nest and dispense on a customer part, and the selection or design of our standard dispensing system components. Project Engineer needs hands-on experience, a diverse skill background (mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical), and strong work ethic.

The Mechanical Project Engineer is most often the project manager interfacing with the customer. As a project manager they will ensure the completion of project on time to the customers expectation as quoted.

• Conduct the mechanical machine design, component selection, coordinate the machine debug, power-up, and machine validation with build and electrical team members.
• Perform project management functions (budget, schedule, deliverables) and ensure the project team adheres to all milestone dates.
• Write sequence of operation and functional specifications for projects utilizing PLC controls.
• Ensure that equipment is designed and programmed to customer and/or GP Reeves build specifications using standard techniques and approaches.
• Participate in customer site activities related to system implementation, commissioning, testing, and service.
• Handle support calls.
• Overtime may be necessary based on customer orders including weekdays, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Participate in all company functions and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience or degree.
• 5 Yrs. Experience with machine design most favorably including pneumatics, hydraulics, robot, motion control, PLCs, HMIs, and/or Vision Systems
• 5 Yrs. Experience in 3D CAD design software, preferably Solid Works.
• Employee is skilled in using associated PC software including Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, etc.).
• Solid electromechanical system testing ability is required.

• Ethical conduct.
• Critical thinking, judgement and decision‑making skills.
• Must enjoy working in a fast pace environment with tight deadlines and solving customer challenges.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment with excellent communication skills.
• Time management and organizational skills are essential.
• Enjoy a combination of office work and hands on work alongside the Machine Builders.
• Must be able to effectively present information to management and customers.
• Ability to effectively respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers.

Our ten cultural values, or the "10 Ps", are the backbone of our company. These are the words that are running through our heads during every customer meeting, design review, and big business decision. Do these resonate with you?

• Purpose:
  
  We do everything with integrity for our customers, team and community.
• People:
  We succeed through leadership, relationships, teamwork and accountability.
• Perspective:
  We are fluid and respond to market needs using our quick lead time as a competitive advantage.
• Positive:
  We exhibit a positive attitude and a professional environment that is uplifting.
• Partnership:
  We partner with our customers and suppliers for shared success.
• Precision:
  We attend to the details from design to delivery to uphold our reputation for quality.
• Performance:
  We design reliable equipment and help manufacturers’ products perform better.
• Perseverance:
  We embrace challenges that foster innovation and work hard to bring results.
• Planet:
  We are stewards of our resources and our environment.
• Profit:
  We maximize customer satisfaction and use creativity over capital that fuels perpetual growth.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may serve as a project manager involving coordinating peer activities to completion. This position also acts as a mentor for other positions in the company to grow functional knowledge.

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for installation support or service on domestic trips usually within…