Our Auburn Hills, MI customer is seeking (1) experienced Project Engineer (Project Engineer (Float Process/ Sputter Coater / Automation Robotics)) for direct hire. Reports to the Director of Float Process Engineering.
CANDIDATES: Please include your PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES with your Word-formatted resume submittal, and salary requirements. US (only) Relocation available for a strong candidate; no sponsorship.
Summary: Responsible for the design and installation of 1 or more of the following:
- Float Glass Capping and Packing Systems
- Sputter Coater Systems
- Wet Coater Systems
- Tempering Systems
- Laminating Systems
- Material Handling Systems
- Automation and Robotic Systems
Responsibilities:
- Work with Global, Regional, and Facility teams to develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules
- Manage all aspects related to assigned portion of projects
- Prepare equipment and system requirements including design as required, specifications, and installation scopes of work
- Prepare RFQs, contractor analysis and selection, contractor and contract management as required
- Manage the scope, budget, and schedule throughout the project and document, justify, and get approvals to any significant changes
Requirements:
- Minimum of a 4-year/Bachelors’ Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or 4 year related Engineering / Automation Technical degree. Preferred: Mechanical & Electrical Material Handling Equipment Experience / Glass Fabrication Experience handling, or automation systems. Proven track record of successfully designing, specifying, contracting, and supervising equipment and systems installation. Will not consider a Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology Degrees. Advanced technical degree / training: Ceramic, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering; not Civil.
- 5 years in Engineering or 10 years in related work experience. Similar companies and/or competitors/suppliers in FLOAT are: Cardinal, PPG, AFG, and Pilkington; for CONTAINER: companies that make bottles, jars similar to Owens Illinois/OI in Toledo, OH. Doesn’t want Teco as that is a supplier they cannot pull from.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in a team environment
- Strong technical knowledge to design, specify, procure, install and commission systems
- Skilled to predict, recognize, and effectively solve problems and interferences
- Communicate effectively (verbal and written) within the department, regional, and global organizations. Fluent in English.
- Ability to drive results through influencing others without having direct authority
- Travel internationally when needed (likely 30%-40%), so needs valid Passport
