Job Description

Conception to Reality Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Westminster, Colorado (80031).

Who we are:

Conception to Reality, Inc. (CtR), offers project management, engineering, and construction management expertise to large-scale food and beverage packaging and process manufacturers. Established in 1994, we are a premier manufacturing engineering company with a proven track record of driving successful outcomes for our clients, as evidenced by cost savings, increased production capacities, and increased line efficiencies. Our projects have spanned over 1,000 job sites across world-class packaging operations throughout North America.

We hold each other accountable and work together to problem solve. We roll up our sleeves, get dirty, work hard, and move fast. We care about each other, our clients, and the environment we live in.

About the role:

The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the Director of Engineering in effectively generating the mechanical engineering deliverables agreed to by CTR and the customer. The top priorities of this job are to generate project documents (scope, schedule and budget), create conceptual layout drawings, maintain vendor relationships, and develop and improve company standards.

What you'll do:

— Manage multiple ongoing customer projects through to completion, including:

>>> Assist the Project Managers and Director of Engineering in defining projects

>>> Assist the Director of Engineering in assigning responsibilities and managing personnel accordingly

>>> Conduct site audits

>>> Create as-built and conceptual layout drawings

>>> Generate scope-of-work documents

>>> Manage project schedule using internal and external resources

>>> Generate and send “Request for Quotation” packages to vendors and mechanical and electrical contractors

>>> Compare vendor quotations, generate comparisons, and assist the customer in awarding a contract

>>> Create site book and bid book documents

>>> Coordinate and conduct on-site bid meetings with mechanical contractors

>>> Review and ensure that contractor quotations are correct

>>> Oversee the development of vendor quotations and present to the Director of Engineering

>>> Perform engineering calculations as they relate to equipment performance and utility requirements

>>> May assist in developing a budget and managing budget

— Maintain company standards and make recommendations for improvements

>>> Drawings

• Vendor information database
• Standard CTR drawings

>>> Follow engineering procedures and develop procedures as required

— Train and supervise Mechanical Engineers I & II

>>> Prioritize employee activity based on changing project requirements and demands

>>> Assign daily and weekly task completion lists

— Research companies and machinery within the industry to become familiar with new processes and technologies

— Create efficiency improvements

Our ideal candidate:

Education and experience

— B.S. Degree in Engineering is required: Mechanical preferred, Industrial or other considered

— At least five years of relevant experience in a high-speed packaging, manufacturing or system design environment

— Mechanical engineering knowledge with design engineering and project management background

— Manufacturing field experience, especially in the food and beverage industry, is strongly preferred

— A background in a production environment is preferred

— Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD

— 10-20% travel expected to client sites, depending on project needs

Skills and abilities

— Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

— Ability to manage multiple projects at one time

— Experience with developing permit drawings for submittal to city & county plan checks

— Proficient in AutoCAD

— Ability to operate successfully with minimal supervision

— Outstanding written skills

— Exceptional organization and time management skills

— Excellent technical skills and knowledge of manufacturing project planning, process systems, equipment, and operations

— Ability to build and maintain successful relationships both internally and externally

— Ability to work well within all levels of the client company

— Ability to resolve problems, make decisions and be creative to keep activities moving forward toward a positive result

— Ability to create and update Gantt chart-style schedules

— Ability to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings

— Ability to create a project plan, using logical thinking

— Ability to successfully prioritize and execute against an organized plan

— Ability to read, interpret and mark up manufacturing line drawings is a plus

What We Offer:

— Competitive pay; commensurate with experience

— Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD

— Paid time off

— 401k with up to 4% employer match

— Flexible and hybrid work schedule

Salary Range: $95,000 to $125,000

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