Project Engineer

Company: Ingersoll Rand
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: January 17, 2020

Job Description:

At Ingersoll Rand we are passionate about inspiring progress around the world. We advance the quality of life by creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments. Our people and our family of brands-including Club Car® , Ingersoll Rand® , Thermo King® , Trane® , American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning and ARO® - work together to enhance the quality and comfort of air in homes and buildings; transport and protect food and perishables; and increase industrial productivity and efficiency. We are a global business committed to a world of sustainable progress and enduring results. For more information, visit www.ingersollrand.com .

Ingersoll Rand is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including minorities, females, individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and United States qualified protected veterans.

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer role is part of the Design Engineering team whose responsibility is the successful completion of new engineered compressor contracts. Principal responsibilities include being the technical interface between Ingersoll Rand and customers, processing new orders, reviewing customer specifications, sizing and releasing accessories, leading the completion of customer documentation and performing general project administration.

Responsibilities:

1. Assists Tendering in the preparation of the Internal Compressor Specification (Order Write-Up) taking care to maintain the necessary discipline to transfer complete technical definition of the contract's requirements. The Project Engineer must review customer documentation and specifications with great attention to detail.

2. After acceptance of the initial order, the Project Engineer will release all contract accessories, including the main drive motor or turbine. The Project Engineer must review customer drawings and specifications to ensure that the technical requirements of the contract are being met. The Project Engineer will work with the Project Manager to determine price and delivery impacts of customer change orders. The Project Engineer must be able to effectively communicate with the customer as required throughout the life of the contract.

3. Attends internal and external Design Review meetings (Kick-Off), monthly contract reviews, and customer project meetings.

4. Works with vendors to ensure the technical requirements of the contract are being met while also meeting cost and delivery commitments.

5. Assists the PM in the handling of customers during inspections, contract review meetings, and performance tests. The Project Engineer will:

• Prepare contract documentation including performance test reports and operators manuals
  
• Initialize upper level Bill of Materials (BOM) for distribution to Engineering Team
  
  
  
  • Initiate document transmittals with customers
    
  • Manage contract scope with customers to assure alignment with purchase order (P.O.) requirements.
    
  • Be the Engineering contact for internal scope clarity and compliance.
    
  • Manage technical documentation; examples include drive motor specifications, data sheets, supplier quotes, internal drawing deliverables, external customer comments, and compiling installation and operation manuals.
    
  • Manage customer and internal changes via change orders.
    
  • Maintain proper sizing and releasing of contact accessories including drive motors, dryers, valves, and filters
    
    
    The incumbent supports and works closely with the Project Manager (PM) and Design Engineering teams on all assigned contracts. The Project Engineer is the customer-contact for technical matters and, as such, must remain cognizant of contract activities, status, and schedules. The individual will communicate with vendors, field sales, and virtually every department within the organization on a wide variety of technical issues.
    
    The individual must be technically knowledgeable, conscientious, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. The individual must exhibit strong product knowledge, and have a good understanding of engineering, manufacturing, and testing processes.
    
    Qualifications:
    
    
    • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Electrical/Electronic Engineering
      
    • Graduate course work or Master of Science Degree in a technical discipline preferred or equivalent relevant analytical or design experience.
      
    • Proficient Project Management skills
      
    • Experience working within a design or technical team environment
      
    • Self-motivated, innovative, responsible, excellent communication skills, influencing aptitude.
      
      
      Preferred Skills:
      
      
      • Excellent teamwork and soft skills
        
      • Effective communication with team members
        
      • Leadership skills displayed through effective team management
        
      • Eagerness to learn and a desire to educate others
        
      • Prioritization and time management skills
        
      • Experience working in a team environment
        
      • Project Management experience
        
      • Domestic and international travel required
        
        
        Capable of performing the following essential physical demands:
        
        
        • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
          
        • Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds from floor to waist
          
        • Must be able to perform single-handed carry up to 15 pounds
          
        • Must be able to perform two-handed carry up to 50 pounds
          
        • Must be able to operate motor vehicles with current valid drivers license
          
        • Must be able to walk on various terrain
          
        • Depth perception
          
        • Color vision/perception
          
        • Hearing of sounds and speech within normal frequency/range
          
        • Must be able to communicate in written and oral form
          
        • Must be able to travel
          
          
          We are committed to helping you reach your professional, personal and financial goals. We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our business strategies and comprehensive benefits to help you live your healthiest. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture that engages as well as values the different backgrounds and experiences of our employee, which, in turn, spurs innovation, generates creative solutions and enhances our customer relations.
          
          If you share our passion for inspiring progress-for bringing about bold shifts in how people, economies and societies operate-then you belong with Ingersoll Rand. Progress begins with you.

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