Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Apex currently seeking a Project Engineer to join our team.  The position is a unique role that will focus on implementing automated material handling projects to improve our client’s warehousing and distribution performance, that reduce their cost structures, labor dependencies, and improve their throughput capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and implementing material handling equipment (MHE) projects
• Support sales efforts by leading quoting process for potential automation projects
• Preparation of project set-up in Business Central ERP (Order Entry and Vendor PO set-up)
• Proper file management maintaining shared-drive electronic files for all project documents
• Issuance and manage vendor POs, manufacturing and delivery schedule
• Develop detailed project plans for the successful implementation of various MHE products and subsystems including all drawing preparations, mechanical, electrical and controls installation, software implementation, commissioning, testing, training and Go-Live preparations
• Lead pre-installation walk through, Q&A and project expectations with Vendors (and separately with client, if required)
• Manage project plan (Apex resource, vendor and client) including work tasks, schedule, budget, issues, risks and resources
• Prepare and communicate the proper project status on weekly basis
• Manage project scope, mitigate issues and resolve installation problems
• Manage Change Orders from request through execution including document management
• On-site field inspection and supervision, as required, to ensure installation is in accordance with drawings and design specifications and management of vendor and sub-contractor resources
• Travel is mandatory and level of on-site presence will be driven by project complexity & risk
• Lead commissioning and system acceptance process
• Coordinate development and execution of client training (operations, maintenance, and safety)
• Perform active role in maintaining client relationships

Requirements :

Hours and Travel

Flexible work hours

Travel as needed (up to 20%)

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive base salary ranging from $50,000-$80,000 with a potential discretionary bonus.  Bonus payout is determined based on company performance and with leadership approval.

401K contribution including an eligible company match program that begins after one year of employment.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off ranging from 8-12 days per anniversary year.

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000