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M.G. Newell Corporation · 2 days ago

Senior Project Engineer

Hendersonville, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

M.G. Newell Corporation has been in business for over a century providing sanitary process components and integrated process systems to the food, dairy, citrus, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care industries. The Senior Project Engineer will collaborate closely with the division’s outside sales team to deliver advanced engineering support for complex projects and strategic initiatives, focusing on solving customer challenges and delivering cost-effective solutions.

Building MaterialIndustrialMechanical EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementWholesale

Responsibilities

Conceptualize and design large scale and complex sanitary manufacturing and cleaning processes

Evaluate customer opportunities with Outside Sales to determine alignment with business goals. Develop recommendations and solutions to solve customer needs through the estimating, design, and delivery of customized solutions

Utilize CAD to prepare engineering drawings, including process flow diagrams, P&IDs (piping & instrumentation diagrams), equipment layouts, general assembly drawings, and solid models, as needed according to accepted engineering principles

Understand customer requirements, develop project cost estimates, and create customer proposals. Support Outside Sales in the presentation of proposals and solutions to the customer and promote the sale of the project

Deliver large and/or complex projects as both a project manager and design engineer that meet customer requirements along with internal targets for performance, quality, cost, and schedule

Identify and mitigate risk that may prevent the successful delivery of solutions

Lead effective technical and cross-functional design reviews

Manage onsite installations as the customer point-of-contact and lead for subcontractors. Ensure projects are completed per project requirements and to the customer’s satisfaction

Issue change orders when project deviates from agreed upon scope

Facilitate the development of project documentation and turnover packages

Communicate effectively with business senior management, including Engineering and Division leadership. Maintain positive relations with all operating groups, especially Sales

Support and coach others on engineering processes while offering and implementing ideas for continuous improvement

Be a company resource on the application of relevant industry standards to customized solutions. Provide technical support for Sales, customers, and other associates

Research new technology and applications within the industry and works with vendors to determine how to integrate into solutions

Interface with third party partners, including equipment and material suppliers

Remain up to date on safety training and certification and promote safe work practices on job sites and in the shop

Act as a technical resource for less experienced engineering personnel

Promote an engaging work environment by exhibiting a positive attitude, helping where needed, and being an active member of the company. Be approachable. Set example to be followed by others

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringCAD SoftwareProject ManagementProfessional Engineering LicenseSanitary Fluid ProcessingEngineering Project ManagementMicrosoft OfficeRisk ManagementCustomer ManagementTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or equivalent from an accredited institution

Ten plus years of experience in engineered solutions of industrial products or systems

Experience with drafting, solid modeling, and design packages, e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, etc

Ability to understand and create P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications along with ERP and project management system experience

Experience with engineering project management, including customer management, estimating and proposals, risk identification and mitigation, planning, execution, vendor management, and installation

Ability to travel to customer and vendor facilities; approximately 35% travel required (this could include local and/or overnight travel)

Must be a good fit culturally for a family-owned enterprise