PM/ Project Engineer

Overview:

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Engineer to join our team. The Project Manager/Engineer owns a project from the point of handoff from the Sales/Application Engineering team through shipment and is the single point of contact for the customer. The Project Manager/Engineer will be required to communicate directly with the customer and remain involved in all aspects of the project from handoff to completion. ­­­­

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Oversee projects once handed off from the Sales/Application Engineering team.
• Maintain and manage project documentation, ensuring all relevant information is accurately documented and communicated across departments.
• Verify and confirm project details, including:
• • Customer Purchase Order (PO) technical requirements.
  • Specification compliance.
  • Engineering requirements (thermal and mechanical designs using in-house and third-party software).
  • Quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Engineering & Documentation

• Ensure all necessary documentation is compiled to communicate project requirements with the Design team, including generating Code calculations, detailed engineering specifications, and compliance documentation.
• Review and submit approval drawings to customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Project Execution & Customer Communication

• Conduct project kick-off meetings and coordinate ship dates with Planning, Purchasing, and Production teams.
• Review and approve manufacturing drawings prior to procurement and fabrication.
• Monitor project progress and proactively address any technical or scheduling challenges.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the customer, providing updates and resolving any concerns related to engineering or scheduling.
• Coordinate final shipping requirements with customers and, if needed, collaborate with other teams on logistics and shipping documentation.

Education and Experience:

· Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in project management and engineering within a manufacturing or industrial environment, preferably specific to air-cooled heat exchangers.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and thermal design principles.
• Experience working with engineering software and project management tools.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of quality and compliance standards related to industrial equipment manufacturing.
• Proficiency in reviewing and interpreting technical drawings, specifications, and calculations.

Supervisor Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:
This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include/hearing protection, and safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing duties of this job, the person in this position might remain stationary for long periods of time, while operating a computer and other office machinery. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery.

The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

On occasion, the employee may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Travel:
Travel is not required for this position.

Benefits:
Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.

AAP/EEO Statement:
Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status.

All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.