SMS group · 20 hours ago
Project Engineer
Gary, IN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSMS group is a leading partner in the world of metals, providing comprehensive maintenance and spare part services for metals production. The Project Engineer will develop technical and commercial solutions for equipment modernizations and repairs while maintaining a proactive customer-oriented sales focus.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Identifies and requests setup of storeroom inventory items for commonly used parts
Monitor, organize, and communicate the need for customer supplied inventory
Responsible for job related material and resource planning
Manages projects and works directly with contractors and vendors
Identify, develop, and implement product improvements through use of SMS Technical Services and customer approval
Coordinates strip and advise within two-week window
Prepares and submits strip reports to customers
Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvement ideas for continual improvement by utilizing latest industry standards and techniques
Schedules repairs based on scope of work, lead time, and priority. Also, schedules quotations and work orders based off of due dates and lead times
Monitors job progress to ensure run times are being met
Coordinates equipment repairs with Production Manager
Determine and schedule resources needed (i.e. equipment, manpower, tools, work hours, etc.)
Schedule, coordinate, and lead 5S events
Ensures customer requested ship dates are consistently met by scheduling work through all departments
Qualification
Required
Manufacturing or Process Engineering degree preferred; Mechanical engineering also considered
3-4 years relevant experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment
Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance
Demonstrated prior success in achieving results using team driven philosophies
Demonstrated proficiency in supporting corporate interest from remote site locations and ability to communicate and exercise very positive people skills
Benefits
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Paid vacation
Paid holiday time
401k with a company match
Training
A tuition reimbursement program
Company
SMS group
SMS group is your leading partner in the world of metals. As a family-owned business headquartered in Germany, quality and innovation are in our DNA.
10001+ employees
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