Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Carrier Process 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 solutions.

We are looking for a full-time Project Engineer at our Tonawanda NY office. This is an onsite position that is responsible for providing product, application engineering, sales, and project management support to customers and sales representatives while interfacing with a team of technical Sales Managers. The schedule for this role will be 8am-4:30pm Monday through Friday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Fridays once fully trained.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review assigned inquiries, including customer documentation / specifications, to support the definition of appropriate products to offer
• Perform engineering and product sizing calculations to specify equipment
• Complete/support completion of cost estimates and technical proposals to inquiries for Sales team review and submittal to the customer and/or associated sales representatives.
• Analyze customer project requirements and communicate to engineering, production and other Operations groups as needed; Direct and manage project execution from beginning to end supporting both internal and external customers;
• Support the Order Entry Administrator with the creation of new customer orders and job orders
• Act as a single point of accountability to oversee, direct, and manage deliverables of projects to customers from inquiry through warranty of project;
• Collaborate with vendors/suppliers on pricing, lead times and productivity ideas to support customer solutions;
• Create Design Change Notice(s) (DCN) for customer driven scope changes to internal teams when required;
• Track project scope changes and communicate updated pricing to customers for review/approval in accordance with the CPEG Buffalo protocol
• Support the definition of materials and define BOM requirements for the BOM coordinator, for creation and or loading of items into the ERP system
• Act as liaison between CPEG Buffalo customers and all departments within the CPEG Organization;
• Support internal design review meeting with Engineering & Design teams to review compliance with customer requirements and product realization
• Facilitate and Schedule Project Kickoff meetings with internal teams;
• Meet with existing and potential customers, and support trade show efforts (Travel up to 20%)
• Supporting the Customer Service team, where applicable;
• Writing and follow-up of various non-conformity reports where applicable;
• Support customer and 3rd party witness points / inspections at CPEG facilities (Travel up to 5%);
• Participate in business development and marketing activities (eg, contact existing customers and new prospects to discuss new products and projects).
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and company/customer confidentiality agreements.
• Create, maintain, and improve relationships with customers, sales managers, and outside sales representatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree (preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering).
• 2-3 years of experience in industrial or manufacturing business (preferred)
• 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.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other project team members as well as customers across a wide range of positions and talents;
• 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 multiple concurrent projects and priorities with frequent interruptions
• Able to function and concentrate in a busy, noisy environment
• Ability to travel to Canada to facilitate work on projects manufactured in that location
• Technical aptitude – You understand equipment specifications and process applications and can understand equipment assembly logistics and material and labor cost contribution to overall equipment cost estimates and engineering principles.

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.

CPEG Buffalo 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.