Hydraulics Project Engineer

SUMMARY: The Hydraulics Project Engineer manages multiple simultaneous projects involving hydraulic power units, manifolds, and systems working closely with Sales, Purchasing, and Operations across the organization. This role performs engineering calculations, selects and configures components, and creates CAD models and drawings. The Hydraulics Project Engineer ensures timely, accurate project delivery by coordinating tasks across engineering, purchasing, and operations while maintaining quality standards. The position reports to the Engineer Manager, along with receiving direction from a Lead Engineer.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.

• Manage multiple hydraulic engineering projects, hydraulic power units, manifolds, and systems from concept through delivery.
• Define project requirements, develop specifications and perform engineering calculations.
• Performing engineering calculations to define specifications for custom and commercial equipment.
• Research the internet and supplier catalogues to select and configure commercial components that meet required specifications.
• Using CAD tools to generate 3D models, and 2D drawings of custom parts, assemblies, and schematics that meet all project requirements.
• Communication with Purchasing and suppliers to obtain pricing and quotes for commercial and custom parts, fabrications, and components.
• Use the company ERP system to enter Sales Orders and create and manage Work Orders.
• Assisting the shop in troubleshooting manufacturing and testing problems.
• Quality review and sign-off on completed jobs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, skills and/or abilities required. An individual must meet the minimum requirements as listed in each Qualifications subsection.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline or four years working for one company, with at least two of those years in a design or engineering role.