Project Engineer at Parkson Corp.

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

General Description:

Apply engineering and design skills and expertise and manage technical activities in the development and customization of water/wastewater treatment systems, with an emphasis on mechanical design, structural analysis, and systems integration. Enable Parkson to meet external customer needs through coordination of design with internal groups such as Sales, Application Engineering, Production, Project Management, as well as external fabricators/suppliers and customers. To be a successful project engineer, you should have the ability to work with multiple discipline projects and demonstrate excellent project management, task management and design supervision skills.

Essential Functions:

• Preparing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring of assigned engineering projects.
• Analyze and interpret customer supplied information to design new equipment/systems or modify existing equipment/systems to meet their requirements.
• Make sure the specifications on each project sold meets what we have quoted. Once the projects are in house, serve as Project Engineer for the creation of drawings, bills of material, submittal packages, and installation/operation manuals to support the design and fabrication, facilitate installation, and achieve customer approval. As the project progresses to the installation phase, answer any questions the Engineer or Contractor might have to complete the project.
• Developing specifications for the project's needed equipment.
• Prepares or leads development of drawings and models based on sketches using standard techniques and computer assisted design/drafting equipment.
• Support realization of designs through supply chain, production and field installation and testing.
• Ensuring the project's compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance standards, and specifications.
• Meeting with client representatives to establish their requirements for new or existing equipment or systems.
• Travel to suppliers, fabricators, or other locations to perform process inspections, conduct factory testing or review fabrication issues/improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and review calculations in support of structural, mechanical and process.
• Working on CAD and other Engineering software to create drawing, calculations, and specifications in line with the needs of the client.
• Assisting with manufacturing issue resolution and collaborating with shop personnel on continuous improvement initiatives.
• (Do not remove this bullet point) Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

• 2+ years practical experience in mechanical design is preferred.
• Demonstrated 3D modeling software and CAD drafting experience preferred.
• Experience with water or wastewater treatment equipment is preferred.
• Experience with design for live loads, e.g., seismic and wind loads, desirable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detailed knowledge of AutoCAD and Inventor or similar 3D modeling package preferred.
• Proficiency in standard business software including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of ERP & PLM systems preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of ISO quality systems as well as improvement tools such as Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.
• Experience with Value Engineering preferred.

Licenses and/or Certifications:

• EIT/PE preferred.

Travel:

• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Parkson Corporation does not sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.

Benefits include health care (medical, dental, vision) with coverage starting on first day of employment as well as 401(k) with company match and holiday pay.

Parkson Corporation is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Parkson Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.