Job Description
Job Description
Project Engineer
About the company :
(Chicago, IL) For nearly sixty years, MPE, a family-owned business, has been the industry leader for designing, manufacturing, and offering unparalleled products and services to the coffee and food industry. Our products include Industrial Grinders, Conveyors and Complete Plant Systems. While we have a rich history in coffee processing (over 90% of coffee processed in North America is processed through our grinders), other industries include food, pet food, craft breweries, dried nuts, cereal, and chemical. All of our products are designed and manufactured at our facility in Chicago, IL.
Position Overview :
MPE is looking for a Project Engineer to join our fast-growing Systems Division. The Systems Division delivers comprehensive solutions that include MPE's grinding and conveying equipment, custom-fabricated equipment built to our specifications, and automated controls integrated with the customer's process control system.
As a Project Engineer, you'll collaborate with customers, in-house engineers, and production teams to design, plan, schedule, and manage projects from start to finish. This is a hands-on role, offering direct involvement and responsibility across all aspects of each project.
What makes this a great opportunity?
- A growing, profitable, privately held company that brings the very best people together, and the very best products to market.
- A challenging position where you shape your career path, set and reach your own career goals.
- An opportunity for exposure to large scale projects and international customers
- An opportunity to be exposed to a large variety of manufacturing processes (fabrication, machining, and assembly)
Benefits of employment :
Competitive compensation package, including bonus program.Major medical, dental, vision, 401K and profit sharing.Training and support in developing your understanding of our business and industry.A fun and exciting work environment focusing on cutting edge technology.Located in Chicago, IL.Essential Technical Skills :
Experience and proficiency in MS Office applicationsWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks (or other 3D modeling software)Familiarity with P&ID drawings, mechanical drawings, mechanical assemblies, dry material handling process equipment, and material transport methodsBackground :
3+ years of project design and management in Process IndustryBachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering RequiredEssential functions :
Process Design :Develop and specify process equipment designs to achieve process objectives
Create process flow and P&ID drawingsCalculate process rates and mass flow balance simulationsMechanical DesignCreate 3D Solidworks model of systems and prepare approval, fabrication and installation drawing packages
Responsible for specification of mechanical equipment and instrumentationWork directly with in-house and external fabrication facilitiesProject ManagementManage concept, design, engineering, construction and startup for complete processing plants.
Work with existing team of engineers and designers to create project deliverables in an accurate and timely mannerTechnical customer relations during all project phasesCoordination of vendors, outside engineering, and contractorsDevelop and maintain expedited project schedulesHost design reviews with customers, contractors, vendors, and design teamResponsible for project budgetOn-site supervision during construction and startup project phasesValidate process design & equipment function
Troubleshoot & resolve all issues that may ariseEssential Skills :
Ability to work independently and take the initiative with limited directionAbility to quickly grasp all technical aspects of company's products and applicationsAbility to quickly analyze complex technical situationsAbility to manage conflict resolutionAbility to handle difficult circumstances with demanding clientsAbility to travel during implementation periods of projectsAbility to "think outside the box" and be inventive in developing solutionsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentSolid understanding of process controlsExudes the company values of Results Oriented, Teamwork, and AccountabilityEssential Technical Skills :
Experience and proficiency in MS Office applicationsWorking knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks (or other 3D modeling software)Familiarity with P&ID drawings, mechanical drawings, mechanical assemblies, dry material handling process equipment, and material transport methodsBackground :
3+ years of project design and management in Process IndustryBachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering Required