Drr Systems Inc
Application Engineer - Automotive
Drr Systems Inc, Southfield, Michigan, United States, 48076
The Drr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms. Products, systems and services offered by Drr enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Business with automobile manufacturers and their suppliers accounts for approximately 60% of Drr's sales. Other market segments include, for example, the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries and the woodworking industry. The Drr Group operates in the market with five divisions:
Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industryApplication Technology: robot technologies for the automatic application of paint as well as sealants and adhesives Measuring and Process Systems: balancing and cleaning systems as well as testing and filling technologyClean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technologyWoodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking industryWe are a growing organization, and we are seeking an Application Engineer to join our Paint and Final Assembly Systems division. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which Drr influences at a global level.
Location:
Southfield, MI
Position Summary:
Responsible for the design and estimation of process equipment including PT ED, Booths, Ovens, Work Decks & enclosures working from customer specifications, including developing equipment layouts and process equipment schematics, and developing technical documentation for inclusion in sales proposals. Responsibilities require good communication skills for liaison with customers, suppliers and subcontractors along with Durr interdepartmental communication.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Analyze customer technical specificationsCoordinate in-house estimating activities including relevant drawings and specificationsCoordinate major subcontractors including conveyors, paint application, and paint mixCoordinate intercompany activities with offices in Germany and MexicoDevelop layouts with layout engineerDevelop Visio schematics for paint process equipmentDeveloped Purchased Equipment listsInvestigate alternate sources for equipment and subcontractorsDevelop detailed estimate spreadsheets for projects, management cost analysis and customer bid formsDevelop technical specifications and clarifications for bidsDevelop project and job schedulesCoordinate job handoverSupport job implementation by attending planning meetings, design reviews, etc.Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departmentsTravel approximately 15%Nonessential Functions
Perform other duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringTen or more years of paint shop experienceDemonstrated knowledge of process equipment designProficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookProficient with VisioKnowledge of SAP is a plusAbility to understand and maintain project schedulesGood time management skillsGood organizational skillsGood verbal communication skillsGood technical writing skillsAble to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customersAble to work well independently and in a team environmentAble to technically define problems and propose solutionsAdaptable to change in a learning environmentWilling and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Note to all Staffing Agencies: Drr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Drr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.
Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industryApplication Technology: robot technologies for the automatic application of paint as well as sealants and adhesives Measuring and Process Systems: balancing and cleaning systems as well as testing and filling technologyClean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technologyWoodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking industryWe are a growing organization, and we are seeking an Application Engineer to join our Paint and Final Assembly Systems division. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which Drr influences at a global level.
Location:
Southfield, MI
Position Summary:
Responsible for the design and estimation of process equipment including PT ED, Booths, Ovens, Work Decks & enclosures working from customer specifications, including developing equipment layouts and process equipment schematics, and developing technical documentation for inclusion in sales proposals. Responsibilities require good communication skills for liaison with customers, suppliers and subcontractors along with Durr interdepartmental communication.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Analyze customer technical specificationsCoordinate in-house estimating activities including relevant drawings and specificationsCoordinate major subcontractors including conveyors, paint application, and paint mixCoordinate intercompany activities with offices in Germany and MexicoDevelop layouts with layout engineerDevelop Visio schematics for paint process equipmentDeveloped Purchased Equipment listsInvestigate alternate sources for equipment and subcontractorsDevelop detailed estimate spreadsheets for projects, management cost analysis and customer bid formsDevelop technical specifications and clarifications for bidsDevelop project and job schedulesCoordinate job handoverSupport job implementation by attending planning meetings, design reviews, etc.Conduct technical presentations and provide clarification to customers and other departmentsTravel approximately 15%Nonessential Functions
Perform other duties as assignedQualifications
Bachelor of Science in EngineeringTen or more years of paint shop experienceDemonstrated knowledge of process equipment designProficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookProficient with VisioKnowledge of SAP is a plusAbility to understand and maintain project schedulesGood time management skillsGood organizational skillsGood verbal communication skillsGood technical writing skillsAble to effectively communicate with engineering and estimating departments, contractors, suppliers, and customersAble to work well independently and in a team environmentAble to technically define problems and propose solutionsAdaptable to change in a learning environmentWilling and able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays when necessary
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Note to all Staffing Agencies: Drr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Drr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.