Project Manager - Mechanical Designer/Drafter at Scott Equipment Company – New Prague, Minnesota

Scott Equipment Company is looking to add a Project Manager - Designer/Drafter to join our team in New Prague, MN!

Individuals that are successful in this role are self-motivated, creative, coachable, have strong time management skills, and a desire to help others. This role will work closely with our Engineering Managers.

Scott Equipment believes in a strong and healthy company culture and is looking to add team members who believe in the same. We provide volunteer paid time off to all employees and offer several volunteer opportunities. Our motto is "WE IMPROVE LIVES" and we strive to live that out in all that we do. The work we do daily impacts those around us and around the world as we partner with many non-profits to support the work they are doing.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Obtains job sheet from sales quotation and prepares preliminary drawings based on quote specifications, verifying price quotation against mechanical design. Consults with the salesperson to verify specifications on job sheets. The drawing is submitted to the customer for approval or modification. Upon approval, the job is scheduled for production and a parts list is prepared and submitted to Purchasing Agent.
• Conducts project meetings. Kickoff meeting with the salesman to ensure clarity on the project and customer needs. Meetings with the customer to go through the project expectations and design elements throughout the duration of the project based on the size and scope.
• Conducts quality audits of projects in production by communicating daily with production staff on the manufacturing process; answers questions of production staff; resolves production challenges with customers as necessary; to ensure that the finished product meets specifications and customer’s expectations.
• Prepares documentation for equipment including: parts list, prints, maintenance manual for each component to ensure that the customer has complete and accurate maintenance plans for the equipment.
• Responds to customer equipment challenges by reviewing the customer file, determining the nature of the challenge and developing a solution to ensure that the equipment operates properly and the customer is satisfied. Travel to the customer jobsite may be required.
• Research & develops new equipment designs & improvements to existing products, as directed, to expand and improve the product line. Prepares drawings according to the equipment requirements. Submits drawings for evaluation. If approved, submits to production for manufacturing.
• Prepares preliminary sales drawings by receiving quotation and submitting prints with quotation to the customer to assist in closing the sale.
• Performs other responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Benefits:

• HEALTH INSURANCE: (no cost to employee)
• DENTAL INSURANCE: (no cost to employee for single or family)
• VISION INSURANCE: optional
• HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA)
• GYM MEMEBERSHIP REMBURMENT - UP TO $55 PER MONTH
• LIFE INSURANCE: (no cost to employee) - VOLUNTARY ADDITIONAL LIFE INSURANCE: (optional paid by employee)
• SHORT TERM DISABILITY: (no cost to employee)
• LONG TERM DISABILITY: (no cost to employee)
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
• VOLUNTEER PAID TIME OFF (8 hours per year)
• 7 PAID HOLIDAYS
• 401(k) - Employer contributions