Job Description

BHS CORRUGATED NORTH AMERICA is seeking a PROJECT ENGINEER to join our team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that production processes are carried out according to the goals set forth by the managers and engineers.  The Project Engineer is responsible for managing projects, being the liaison between the customer, BHS Germany and contractors, provide technical support to the sales team, act as Project Manager for M2P program interventions and ensure customer satisfaction throughout projects. 

You will do this by:

• Providing technical knowledge to customers prior to and throughout the installation of new equipment to ensure on-time startup of equipment:
  • Generate CAD drawings of extensive machine installations for proposals and purchase orders.
  • Conduct detailed surveys of plants’ floorplans, machine arrangements, and auxiliary systems.
  • Schedule comprehensive machine installations including the shut down and startup of plants.
  • Coordinate manpower according to progress of machine installations to meet milestones.
• Once a project is assigned, the Project Engineer is required to:
  • Manage projects from purchase order to final acceptance and payment.
  • Make initial contact with customer to setup pre-installation meeting.
  • Plan and manage all aspects of projects to keep within schedules and budgets.
  • Create schedule and verify with customer and contractors.
  • Coordinate installation and all corresponding responsibilities.
  • Verify all machinery layouts and building dimensions for installation.
• Continue to follow up with the customer until a final acceptance is received.Act as the liaison between customers and BHS Germany:
  • Negotiate contracts between BHS, customers, and outside contractors.
  • Interact daily with international contacts (sales, project, design, manufacturing, shipping, service).
  • Coordinate with international logistic companies to schedule container deliveries.
  • Facilitate interaction between international contacts, outside contractors, and customers.
• Provide technical support to the sales team:
  • Support sales group during all aspects of the proposal process.
  • Support the sales team with technical information, budgetary estimates regarding contractors and measure up for layout discussions.
• Project Manager of M2P (Maintenance to Productivity) program large scale interventions and upgrades:
  • Establish schedules / Gantt Charts, contractors, etc. and hold project meetings to keep customer up to date on status of project.
  • Act as project engineer on larger scale production / M2P issues to ensure proper resources are assigned.  Including production analysis, etc.
  • Work with upgrades to ensure proper planning of obsolescence as well as properly create and communicate obsolescence plan to the customer at the M2P site in conjunction with M2P personnel.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction throughout installation and upgrade projects:
  • Coordinate service interventions to maintain deadlines and customer satisfaction.
  • Provide ongoing customer support through frequent contact and on-site visits.
• Other duties as assigned.

THE FIT:

The person who will be successful in this position will be a team player, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, detail-oriented with excellent written and verbal communication, and will have a strong desire to succeed by their own motivation. 

EXPERIENCE:

• Ideal candidate will have a minimum of a 2-year Technical Degree
• 2-4 years of experience in industrial environment.
• Must be able to travel 50-60% of the time including weekends as on-site coverage is needed for installations.
• Working knowledge of MS Project, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

SALARY:

Competitive salary based on experience and benefits package is offered.

ABOUT BHS:

BHS is the world’s largest provider of solutions for the corrugated industry.  We are a privately-owned company, headquartered out of Germany, with more than 50 years in the corrugated industry.  BHS has had a presence in North America for over 25 years, primarily focusing on sales and service of corrugated equipment. 

To learn more about BHS, please visit our website: www.bhs-world.com

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