What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at Hartzell Air Movement?
Job Summary:
This position involves supporting of custom design projects through the order process for air moving equipment utilized in industrial applications. The individual must have working knowledge of moving and rotating machinery, to include knowledge and familiarity of axial and centrifugal air moving equipment. They must be able to theoretically analyze stresses in steel members as well as right sizing of bolts, bearings, hubs, blade thicknesses, shaft sizes and different power transmission members. An understanding of AMCA International procedures when it comes to fan and blower design, testing, and installation.
The Project Engineer will be responsible for the accuracy of order write-ups, bills of materials, and drawings as they pertain to custom build products. The individual must be able to interpret and apply different customer specifications, design documentation, equipment schedules, and application criteria to the designs and selections of fans and blowers. A strong verbal and written communication is required to provide accurate and timely responses to order inquiries. The position requires someone who can multi-task, is very methodical, and can work independently with little or no supervision. Organization and accuracy are necessary. An understanding of how to apply theoretical analysis to real world principles as it pertains to research and development is required. The Project Engineer will lead a cross functional team during the design and production of special build fans, to ensure the order is delivered on time, on budget, and of high quality.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Supports order processing by reviewing specifications, customer drawings, data, design documents, equipment schedules, and application criteria and assist with selecting the most effective fan for the application based on deep understanding of Hartzell Air Movement products
- Interact with sales representatives and customers to clearly define any special product requirements
- Works closely with other engineering disciplines to ascertain feasibility of designing special equipment/existing product modifications
- Knowledge of drive selection, couplings, vibration isolator selection, and different seal applications, as well as electrical and electrical components in makeup air units
- Review designs using Solid Works
- Assure technical accuracy of order write-ups, bills of materials, and drawings
- Manage projects with cross functional teams from order stage to final shipment
- Ensure order is delivered on time, on budget, and of high quality
- Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously
- To manage up and forecast risks
- Define special purchased part components, and address vendor and purchasing questions from equipment quoting stage through manufacturing, installation, and maintenance phase
- Assist with operational inquiries pertaining to the proper assembly of the products
- Theoretically analyze stresses in steel members as well as sizing bolts, welds, bearings, and different power transmission members
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Flexible and adaptive to change
Qualifications and Required Skills:
- BSME with 3 - 5 years industrial experience; or equivalent preferred
- Experienced SolidWorks user or equal is desired
- The individual must have working knowledge of moving and rotating machinery
- Working knowledge of fluid flow and fan applications preferred
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite
- Knowledge and familiarity of makeup air units and fiberglass reinforced plastics (FRP) as it pertains to fans and blowers is strongly desired
- Good understanding of fan applications, sound, and vibration
- Excellent communication skills
- The position requires someone who can multi-task, is very methodical and can work independently with little or no supervision
- Goal oriented, high energy individual, and self-motivated.
- Ability to take control of projects and express their opinion with the customer and/or teammates
- Ability to influence others to want to achieve goals
- Organized to maintain project completion in a timely manner. Understands priorities and follow through in project management