Project Engineer

Our client, located in the Mississippi River Valley near Bettendorf IA, is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to help with all Projects within the facility. This will be small to medium projects focused on the machines in the facility.

1. Safely designs/redesigns or safely adapts devices, machines and components independently.2. Manages project costs, project scheduling, and communicates pertinent data to appropriate areas for small to medium capital projects and process improvement as assigned.3. Produces and maintains layouts, drawings and specifications per common drafting.4. Strong CAD knowledge and user experience.5. Provides technical direction, support and mentorship to draftspersons/designers.6. Uses common measuring devices, instruments and hand tools to develop part dimensions.7. Works from written or verbal directions, rough sketches or marked up prints.8. Coordinates or assists in the construction, installation and startup of equipment as assigned.9. Interfaces with potential vendors to coordinate project work.10. Provides technical assistance and troubleshooting skills to other departments (i.e. Maintenance, R&D, Purchasing and 3rd party Machinists & Assemblers).11. Communicates all appropriate information in a timely manner and fashion to the necessary people within and outside the organization.12. Enters drawing and project information into engineering database system as required and constructs Bills of Materials for detailed machine components and assemblies.

Must have a Scientific Degree - Preferably, Mechanical Engineering with 3+ years working on projects and similar in plant engineering. Experience with pneumatics, hydraulic systems and electrical controls strongly preferred.