Project Engineer
Project Engineer
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Job Description
Apex currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team. The position is a unique role that will focus on implementing automated material handling projects to improve our clients warehousing and distribution performance that reduce their cost structures labor dependencies and improve their throughput capabilities.
Responsibilities
- Planning managing and implementing material handling equipment (MHE) projects
- Support sales efforts by leading quoting process for potential automation projects
- Preparation of project setup in Business Central ERP (Order Entry and Vendor PO setup)
- Proper file management maintaining shareddrive electronic files for all project documents
- Issuance and manage vendor POs manufacturing and delivery schedule
- Develop detailed project plans for the successful implementation of various MHE products and subsystems including all drawing preparations mechanical electrical and controls installation software implementation commissioning testing training and GoLive preparations
- Lead preinstallation walk through Q&A and project expectations with Vendors (and separately with client if required)
- Manage project plan (Apex resource vendor and client) including work tasks schedule budget issues risks and resources
- Prepare and communicate the proper project status on weekly basis
- Manage project scope mitigate issues and resolve installation problems
- Manage Change Orders from request through including document management
- Onsite field inspection and supervision as required to ensure installation is in accordance with drawings and design specifications and management of vendor and subcontractor resources
- Travel is mandatory and level of onsite presence will be driven by project complexity & risk
- Lead commissioning and system acceptance process
- Coordinate development and of client training (operations maintenance and safety)
- Perform active role in maintaining client relationships
Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in engineering logistics or related field
- Understands material handling system projects including the flow analysis and controls concept.
- Material Handling equipment and technologies specification preparation
- Proficient reading and interpreting CAD drawings
- Proficient with MS Word and Excel (ACAD a plus)
- Familiarity with implementation of Material Handling equipment and technologies
- Ability to work well in team settings
- Solid communication and organizational skills
- WMS software systems ACAD process automation experience a plus
- Distribution center and/or Plant layout and design a plus
- Systems Configuration testing and training a plus
Hours and Travel
Flexible work hours
Travel as needed (up to 20
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary with bonus
401K contribution
Health dental Vision insurance Short Term Disability
Paid time off including holiday and additional sick and vacation leave
Employment Type
Full-Time
