Project Engineer - Ontario, CA

Project Engineer

Ontario, California, United States

Raymond West is looking for an innovative Project Engineer to join our team! The Project Engineer will be responsible for designing concept and installation drawings using AutoCAD to provide for customer approval and for installations. The position may also require knowledge and ability to create and submit for construction permits based on the project.

Our Project Engineers work closely with the Sales team and other Storage and Automation staff to oversee design and engineering support of our project management team while maintaining Raymond's reputation, integrity, and customer-first approach.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Primary duties and responsibilities will vary with the specific position. Typical responsibilities are listed below. This list is not inclusive.

• Understanding of warehousing, material storage, and material handling including the various types of storage racking and equipment for moving material
• Develop storage design concepts based on customer operational requirements and data.
• Work with the Sales Team and customers to develop solutions.
• Development of 2D and possibly 3D CAD drawings to support the sales process.
• When needed, support the project management team with engineering and vendor communications.
• Work within a teamwork oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ensure quality standards maintained across all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, solid organization, and planning skills.
• Understanding of Industrial Engineering work methods and related materials handling equipment.
• Assist customers to define initiatives to improve quality and/or productivity and/or space savings.
• Occasionally attend conferences, meetings, vendor seminars and training to stay current in the material handling equipment technologies industry and evaluate whether new concepts are applicable to our customers.
• Follow departmental and company procedures.
• Knowledge of 3rd party procurement including development of RFPs/RFQs, bid review and assessment, and contract award in cooperation with purchasing resources is a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, co‑workers, and managers in other departments.
• Must be willing to work off‑hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Project.
• Be able to perform rack design & layout to include selective, deep‑reach, push‑back, cantilever, pallet flow, carton flow and shelving.
• Be able to perform design and layout for related products such as mezzanine, wire guidance & shelving.
• Be familiar with seismic design requirements, high pile, code, permitting and costing.
• Possess knowledge and understanding of application requirements for narrow aisle, very narrow aisle, counterbalance, and IC forklifts.
• Be able to scale and completely take off of existing facilities as requested.
• Be able to perform duties under minimal supervision but respond to rapidly varying requirements.
• Demonstrate drive and initiative, maintain records of activities.
• Be willing to comply with Employee Handbook.
• Be willing to continually learn new products and policies.
• Be able to manage time effectively and maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Be willing and able to learn quickly and perform accurately and neatly with a degree of flexibility.
• Be able to perform independently, and…