Conair, as part of PiovanGroup, is the leading producer of auxiliary equipment for plastics processing in the world. We make and market over 450 different products, including resin-drying systems, blenders, feeders and material-conveying systems, temperature-control equipment, and granulators. Extrusion solutions include gravimetric control systems, film and sheet scrap-reclaim systems and downstream equipment for pipe and profile extrusion. Conair is also a leader in plastics process integration, engineering and installing complete manufacturing systems that help plastics processors manage their valuable raw materials, handle their critical manufactured parts, and improve their process yield. After equipment installation, Conair provides industry leading aftersales support via their Parts, Service, and Industry 4.0 offerings to ensure our customers Make Every Pellet Count!

Role

The Project Engineer, based in Pinconning, Michigan, and reporting to the Director Engineering, Extrusion, is responsible for defining the technical and application scope for new projects. This role involves quoting custom equipment and understanding customer processes. The Project Engineer will engage with customers and sales teams both remotely and onsite, managing projects ranging from several thousand to several million dollars. Key tasks include preparing project costing and preliminary layouts, communicating with customers, conducting design review meetings, and overseeing overall project financial performance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and understand detailed customer specifications, applying key requirements to the project design; update and modify quote forms, specifications, and URS documents to ensure alignment with customer requirements.
• Quickly process customer inquiries, inputs, and RFQs to create technical and commercial proposals.
• Prepare data sheets and detailed equipment specifications based on customer needs.
• Attend kick-off meetings to transfer pre-sale knowledge to the sustainment engineering team.
• Prepare costs by contacting suppliers, clarifying technical requirements, and collaborating with the Purchasing Department to select suppliers and manufacture third-party equipment; maintain the detailed project schedule and cost tracking documentation.
• Maintain clear and professional communication with customers, sub-suppliers, and internal stakeholders, including written follow-up on all official contract notifications, document submittals, change requests, and information requests; ensure timely follow-up on all communications.
• Travel as required to customer offices and/or job sites.