Project Engineer Intern

Role Overview

The Project Engineer(s) will serve as the primary technical lead responsible for the development, coordination, and execution of all engineered solutions included in this proposal. This role provides end‑to‑end engineering ownership—from initial onsite validation through final station‑level approval—ensuring every solution meets Pierce Manufacturing’s safety, operational, and performance requirements while integrating cleanly into the High Flow Line Factory of the Future.

Project Initiation & Onsite Validation

The Project Engineer(s) will lead the project kickoff with an onsite visit to Pierce Manufacturing. During this phase, the engineer will:

• Conduct detailed facility verification, including physical measurements, elevations, clearances, existing infrastructure, and installed utilities
• Validate station locations, operator interfaces, access paths, and safety zones within the HFL footprint
• Engage directly with Pierce Manufacturing stakeholders (Operations, Engineering, Safety, Maintenance) to align on functional expectations, constraints, and success criteria for each engineered solution
• Document field‑verified conditions to eliminate unknowns prior to detailed design

Engineered Solution Definition & Coordination

For each engineered solution in scope, the Project Engineer will:

• Finalize functional and technical requirements in collaboration with Pierce manufacturing staff
• Translate RFQ intent into actionable engineering criteria, including load cases, reach envelopes, elevation ranges, and safety interfaces
• Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external equipment vendors to ensure consistent interpretation of requirements
• Serve as the central point of technical communication across multiple vendors contributing to a single station solution

Design Development, Modeling & Validation

The Project Engineer will develop station‑level designs to validate feasibility and readiness, including:

• Creation of detailed station‑level layouts for each engineered solution
• 3D modeling of equipment and tooling to validate reach, coverage, elevation requirements, and operator access
• Clash and interference analysis against product, facility, adjacent stations, and other tooling
• Verification that designs support takt expectations, ergonomic intent, and safe installation and operation
• Iterative design refinement based on Pierce feedback and cross‑vendor coordination

Bill of Material (BOM) & Design Accuracy

To ensure cost, scope, and execution alignment, the Project Engineer will:

• Review and validate Bills of Material for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with approved designs
• Confirm equipment configuration, safety features, and optional components align with scope assumptions
• Coordinate corrections and updates with vendors to prevent downstream cost or schedule impacts

Approval Documentation & Deliverables

As the final step, the Project Engineer will deliver comprehensive approval documentation, including:

• Station‑level approval prints reflecting the finalized design for each engineered solution
• Integrated drawings that may include equipment and interfaces from multiple vendors within a single station
• Layouts and documentation suitable for Pierce Manufacturing review, approval, and downstream execution
• Formal resolution and incorporation of Pierce comments prior to release for fabrication and build