Engineering Project Manager

Compass Systems and Sales, LLC is seeking an Engineering Project Manager who will manage small and large material handling systems projects.

ABOUT COMPASS:
Compass Systems is a world leader in providing highly engineered Pneumatic & Mechanical Material Handling Systems that provide segregation capabilities for the various alloys of aluminum scrap produced by the automobile industry, in the high volume automotive OEM and Tier #1 & #2 supplier production environments.
With a solid track record of success and a “True Turn-Key” solutions driven approach, Compass Systems has expanded its reach within its automotive customers and the general industrial markets (pulp and paper, converting, agriculture, etc.) to include state-of-the-art related systems and processes (i.e. Hinged Belt Conveyors, End of Line Conveyors, Integrated Dust Collection Systems).

ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION:

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Interfacing with key stakeholders (customers, vendors, contractors, Compass Sales, engineering staff, and       others) to ensure project objectives are achieved in the most efficient manner possible
• Utilizing engineering knowledge to provide technical project support as needed
• Reviewing and approving engineering drawings
• Communicating engineering and project changes to Compass Systems management and other         stakeholders
• Ensuring proper use of applicable engineering standards and work processes
• Helping develop, manage, and improve procedures to promote safe and efficient work processes and     designs
• Simplify work processes and eliminate non-value-added work
• Develop project schedule to meet customer and internal stakeholder deliverables
• Complete projects per the project schedule and requests from customers with strong focus on achieving project budget commitments and ensuring revenue is recovered for scope changes
• Develop and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and contractors

This position emphasizes organization, planning, leadership skills with knowledge of many engineering disciplines.

TRAVEL: This role includes a maximum of 25% travel based upon project requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline from an accredited four year college or university
• 5 or more years of related experience
• A combination of education and experience will be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and leadership skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of Navisworks, Autodesk Inventor, and Microsoft applications (including MS Project)
• Design engineering experience for proper and efficient standard design
• Experience in managing standard customer station installations or modifications to existing systems from the proposal phase through implementation
• Exposure to and knowledge of pneumatics is preferred, but not required
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred, but not required

WHY A CAREER WITH COMPASS?

• Growing organization
• Great benefits
• Cutting edge technology
• Collaborative work environment
• 9/80 Work schedule (every other Friday off!)

Compass Systems and Sales is an Equal Opportunity Employer