Project Engineer (Spring 2024 Grads)

Are you a Project Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Experienced with managing and overseeing mid-to-large size projects? Consider our Project Engineering team with Bastian Solutions!

A Project Engineer for Bastian Solutions Custom Automation will be responsible for leading a small cross functional team in the design and execution of a delivered solution, interacting with all aspects of the business unit included sales, design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, and testing. During a project, this Project Engineer will need to guide the team toward a solution that fulfills the customer needs, while meeting budget and time constraints.

Job Duties:

• Approve all supplier invoices related to the project; immediately return "held" supplier invoices to coordinator and communicate the reason for holding

• Assist in creation, review, and execution of departmental yearly strategic initiatives

• Assist Sales in managing escrow amounts of post-completion costs, if applicable

• Be always aware of budget margin and current forecast margin +/- 1% of all major projects - inform Management of any significant expected deviations while providing updates for financials for updated forecasts in ERP software

• Coordinate resolutions to post-project warranty and customer service issues with Service Manager

• Develop estimate of floor space requirements for projects in fabrication and assembly phases

• Document, publish, and present project lessons learned, and capture lessons learned videos - ensure that current project close-out checklists are complete

• Estimate and direct internal resources necessary to successfully complete projects; communicate with other team members current and anticipated needs

• Maintain organized file throughout project and work with support specialist to archive necessary documentation. Responsible for clean-up of electronic file library

• Manage and publish project schedules using electronic Gantt chart , communicate when other project parties (e.g. customer) delay Bastian Solutions and maintain baseline schedules for comparison

• Improve and automate project execution processes

• Obtain customer signature on contractual documents, including functional scope, factory and final acceptance forms

• Participate in post project victory engagements

• Provide weekly written update on projects including financial and milestone status. Publish weekly internal and external project status reports throughout project life cycle

• Create SolidWorks models, Bastian CAD and AutoCAD drawings, and other general design responsibilities

• Responsible for content, format and timeliness of all project correspondence and submittals including drawings, letters, equipment and controls documentation, spare parts lists, purchase orders, etc.

• Review proposals, contracts and new orders for accuracy and commercial and technical issues

• Support Project Managers and Senior Project Managers on larger projects, and Project Coordinators and Site Supervisors when they need help in the field

• Work with Scheduler and other PMs to develop global schedule and resource assignments

• Work to maintain positive cash flow on all projects, and work with support specialist to follow-up on past due invoices

Preferred Skills & Qualifications:

• 25% Travel to attend meetings and to work at client jobsites

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

• Experience and/or education with basic financials

• Literate with MS Office software suite (particularly MS Excel)

• Exposure to MS Project for developing project timelines a plus

• Ability to use SolidWorks

• Ability to use AutoCAD preferred

• Exposure to automated systems a plus

• Ability to produce and read drawings

• Forward leaning mentality: always thinking of ways to solve the problem

• Strong interpersonal skills required

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About Bastian Solutions:

Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company, is an independent material handling and robotics system integrator providing automated solutions for distribution, manufacturing, and order fulfillment centers around the world. Our team specializes in consulting, system design, project management, maintenance, and installation, while sourcing the best equipment and automation technology. We take great pride in providing exceptional service and flexibility to our customers.

In addition to exciting work at a growing company, we offer the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match

• Vacation/Holiday Pay

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Volunteer Work

• Professional Associations, Conferences and Subscriptions

• Company Meetings & Events

Bastian Solutions does not work outside recruiting agencies. No solicitation phone calls please.