Lemke Industrial Machine LLC · 20 hours ago
Project Engineer
Wausau, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expLemke Industrial Machine LLC is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join their innovative large machinery team. The successful candidate will serve as the engineering lead on projects, responsible for the mechanical design and technical execution of custom-engineered equipment and systems from concept through commissioning.
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Responsibilities
Analyze and interpret detailed customer specifications to develop practical, manufacturable mechanical designs
Design and develop mechanical systems using standard mechanical engineering principles and techniques
Prepare and maintain production drawings, general arrangement drawings, and supporting documentation
Ensure designs meet functional requirements, customer specifications, and applicable codes or standards
Collaborate with manufacturing and assembly teams to resolve issues and proactively address potential design, fabrication, or testing challenges
Provide technical support during factory testing and field commissioning
Work closely with Project Managers to deliver engineering work on schedule, ensuring alignment of technical deliverables with project milestones and objectives
Assist Purchasing by reviewing technical requirements to ensure correct components, materials, and services are procured
Support Estimating by evaluating design concepts, confirming technical feasibility, and ensuring solutions align with Lemke’s capabilities
Participate in design reviews, recommend improvements, and contribute to standardization and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain organized documentation, revision control, and technical communication
Continuously seek opportunities to improve designs, engineering processes, and standardization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
2–5 years of engineering experience in a project-based or manufacturing environment, preferably with engineered-to-order equipment
Strong ability to analyze and interpret detailed customer specifications and translate them into manufacturable designs
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks)
Strong understanding of mechanical components, materials, and manufacturing processes
Detail-oriented, organized, and disciplined approach to engineering and documentation
Effective communicator able to collaborate across departments, customers, and contractors
Strong time management skills and commitment to meeting project milestones
Preferred
Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, and testing
Knowledge of electrical and fluid power controls systems
Experience in low-volume, engineered-to-order environments
Experience with technical writing, including preparing manuals, submittals, or customer documentation
ERP system familiarity (Acumatica)
PE license or actively pursuing licensure
Company
Lemke Industrial Machine LLC
Lemke Industrial Machine Inc is a Machinery company located at 143454 County Road NN, Marathon City, Wisconsin, 54448, United States.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase