Job Description

Atlas Machine and Supply, Inc., is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join the Steel Services Engineering Team. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of the order intake process, including quoting, order review and entry, and job setup.

Success in this position requires building strong customer relationships, clearly communicating project details, and identifying opportunities to provide added value to customers. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and solid mechanical aptitude are essential for this role.

Company Culture and Values

Here at Atlas, we believe that every individual should take full ownership and show respect to all employees, regardless of department or reporting structure. This core value is something we uphold every day. Below are the key principles we stand by.

• Cover and Move (Teamwork and Support): We seek candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting their team to achieve shared goals and overcome challenges together.
• Simple (Clarity and Communication): Candidates should value clear, straightforward communication, ensuring everyone understands their role to maintain efficiency and avoid confusion.
• Prioritize and Execute (Efficiency and Focus): We look for individuals who can prioritize tasks effectively, focusing on the most critical issues to make the best use of time and resources.
• Decentralized Command (Empowerment and Trust): Ideal candidates take ownership of their responsibilities, make informed decisions independently, and align their efforts with the company’s mission while fostering innovation and accountability.

 ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Collaborate with customers to understand their equipment repair, equipment upgrade, and contract machining project needs.
• Identify opportunities to add value for customers through innovative solutions to their equipment challenges.
• Develop comprehensive project price quotes, budgets, and timelines.
• Review purchase orders upon award and generate accurate sales orders to ensure correct shipments and billing.
• Create detailed work instructions for the Machine Shop and review scope details with other team members for execution.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with customers throughout the project lifecycle, providing updates on scope changes and progress.
• Work with Sales and other internal teams to identify niche customer needs and develop new services.

Desired Program and Tool Familiarity:

• Microsoft Office suite (required)
• Familiarity with modern MRP/ERP systems.

 REQUIREMENTS:

• Technical background is required. An engineering or technical degree is preferred; experience in a related technical field would also qualify. Machine shop or welding experience is a plus. 
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to self-motivate and perform under demanding schedules.
• Willingness to travel (25% or less).
• Must be an organized, high-level communicator, keeping the rest of the team and the group informed of timelines and development.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) Retirement plan
• 401(k) Company Matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance, short/long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 9 paid holidays

It is Atlas’ Policy to employ qualified people to perform the many tasks necessary in operating our Company. An integral part of this Policy is to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons regarding recruiting, hiring, benefits, compensation, training, promotions, terminations of employment, and company sponsored social and recreational activities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.

It is also the Policy of Atlas to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment of any kind. Our company does not and will not tolerate any employee unlawfully harassing another employee, for example, by addressing or referring to another employee in racially, religiously, or sexually derogatory terms.