Part II – Position Objective
Supervises the project engineers to provide broad-based equipment design expertise
and leadership for projects. Project Engineers are responsible for the technical integrity
of product, from design concept to final acceptance.

Part III – Job Responsibilities
Essential Duties
1. Supervise employees, providing technical guidance, prioritization, and management
of resources.
2. Provide leadership to the project engineers and to the company, modeling values
consistent with Harper’s mission, values and desired culture.
3. Continuously monitor a PEs progress on a job including on schedules and budgets.
Hold the PE accountable for their progress and routinely provides status updates to
the Engineering Dept. Manager
4. Provide broad-based design expertise in terms of functionality, cost, and
manufacturability of projects.
5. Verify that designs meet technical specifications and applicable codes
6. Support technology and sales groups during the proposal and inquiry phase on key
opportunities to review design and budget
7. Ensure technical specification updates are communicated with Applications
Engineering.
8. Utilize design software to:
• Provide design concept & specifications for other members of design staff
• Perform engineering calculations and analysis to optimize design (as applicable)
9. Select and specify materials and interact with purchasing to modify materials or
components when necessary.
10. Communicate with other members of the project team and other departments to
ensure projects are completed within time/budget constraints.
11. Provide necessary guidance, mentoring, and training on Harper-specific technology
and best practices to transfer knowledge and increase efficiencies.
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12. Collaborate with the Technology Group on projects that require in-depth technical
analyses.
13. Interface and provide assistance to subcontractors and customers.
14. Provide technical expertise and support during customer interactions.
15. For the Engineering aspects of each project, actively manage & drive overall project
cost, schedule, and quality performance relative to internal metrics & contractual
requirements.
16. Assist Applications department with engineering studies as need