Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Carrier Processing Equipment Group (CPEG) offers customers a comprehensive line of large industrial processing equipment for a wide variety of industries. By combining engineering expertise including high tolerance fabrication and assembly, we design and manufacture custom bulk processing equipment and custom fluid solutions.

We are looking for a Project Engineer at our Tonawanda, NY location to support the Hebeler-Howard Marten (HHM) division. This full-time, exempt position is responsible for the coordination and completion of assigned engineering projects including analyzing customer requirements for equipment selection.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Some remote work is possible.

Responsibilities

• Aid in project administration from beginning to end.
• Complete/support completion of cost estimates for new opportunities and sales efforts.
• Analyze customer project requirements and communicate to engineering and production.
• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Single point of accountability to oversee, direct and manage deliverables of projects to customer from end to end of project.
• Collaborate with vendors/suppliers on pricing, productivity ideas and material substitutions.
• Approve vendor/supplier deviations.
• Create Design Change Notice(s) (DCN) for customer driven scope changes to internal teams.
• Track project scope changes and communicate costs to customers for review/approval.
• Work with Syteline ERP System or other manufacturing software to create /load part numbers and material routings, update job information and pricing as requirements change.
• Act as liaison between CPEG customers and all departments within CPEG.
• Facilitate internal Design Review meeting with Engineering & Designers to review compliance with customer requirements.
• Review & Share Product Improvement Trackers (PIT Sheets) to Engineering and Design Teams.
• Facilitate and Schedule Project Kickoff meetings with internal teams.
• Assesses cost effectiveness of products, projects or services.
• Submit cost savings ideas (internal and externally).
• Meet with existing and potential customers.
• Supporting the Customer Service team, where applicable.
• Writing and follow-up of non-conformity reports & MRRs where applicable.
• Represent the customer (point of customer) during design & fabrication of projects.
• Support customer and 3rd party witness points / inspections at CPEG facilities.

Requirements

• Associates degree required in Engineering, project management or related field. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum two (2) to four (4) years' verifiable experience in the field or in a related area.
• Able to travel to Canada to facilitate work on projects manufactured in that location
• Design skills, familiarity with CAD, NX or Inventor
• Awareness of manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Maintain a customer-focused perspective in all activities initiated to ensure that customer needs are successfully met.
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to work cooperatively with other project team members as well as customers;
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency level in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook; as well as Adobe Acrobat and Windows.
• Able to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Able to understand proper handling of all paperwork required in department, including reporting of time
• Able to manage a number of projects at one time with frequent interruptions
• Able to function and concentrate in a busy, noisy environment

Competitive Benefits

• Generous paid time off as well as 80 hours of holiday pay each year.
• Ability to become an Employee Owner. This benefit is fully funded by the company — no employee contribution required — and builds value for you over time based on the company's performance. While results vary from year to year, the ESOP consistently delivers retirement benefits that exceed those of a typical 401(k) match.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. We provide a company contribution with Health Savings Account (HSA) participation. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are also available for healthcare and dependent care expenses, regardless of whether you are enrolled in a company medical plan.
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability coverage, along with supplemental Short-Term Disability coverage (company pays 50% of premium).
• Voluntary coverages such as additional life insurance, accident insurance and more.
• Employee Assistance Program. Our EAP offers free, confidential support including legal and financial consultations, counseling services, estate planning, travel assistance, and work-life resources such as childcare, eldercare, and health advocacy.
• Employee Referral Program bonus.
• Educational Assistance.
• Career Advancement. CPEG is 100% employee-owned and led by a dynamic executive team of talented individuals who have risen through the management structure.
• Option to contribute to a 401(k) plan with flexible loan feature — invest in your future while keeping access to your funds if you need them.
• Cash Balance Pension Plan. We contribute to this retirement savings on your behalf—no employee contribution required. Combined with a guaranteed 4% rate of return, this means you receive a consistent and valuable retirement benefit every year.

Hebeler-Howard Marten Manufacturing LLC is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to actual or perceived: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, creed, religion (including wearing attire, clothing or facial hair in accordance with the tenets of religion), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and transgender status), gender identity or expression, reproductive health decisions, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability (including gender dysphoria and being a certified medical marijuana patient), genetic information (including predisposing genetic characteristics), age (18 and over), veteran status, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, certain arrest or conviction records, domestic violence victim status and any other status protected by law.

*The salary range indicated in this posting represents the minimum and maximum of the salary range for this position. Actual salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, budget available, prior experience, knowledge, skill and education as they relate to the position's qualifications, in addition to internal equity. The posted salary range reflects just one component of our total rewards package. Other components of the total rewards package may include participation in group health and/or dental insurance, retirement plan, wellness program, paid time away from work, and paid holidays.