Job Description

Pengate Handling Systems is a powerhouse material handling company that provides various warehousing solutions throughout the Northeast United States. We provide top-of-the-line equipment, service, consultation, parts, and training programs to businesses of all sizes throughout PA and NY with over 450+ teammates across these facilities.

With our average tenure being over 10+ years for our employees, Pengate takes care of our people by putting YOU and YOUR FAMILY first and work second.

We are searching for an Industrial Engineer to join our team!

Job Summary:

The Industrial Engineer works closely with the Systems, Automation, and Technology Teams to create proposals, design material handling systems, and specify technology deployment strategies, which involve various aspects of our system designs, equipment, and technology portfolio. This role allows you to work with some of the latest technologies in the ever-changing material handling field, including racking systems, pick modules, conveyors, high-speed sorters, AGVs and AMRs, ASRS, light-directed picking, proximity/location, and other automated technologies. The Sales Engineer has an integral role in the Systems & Automation department by collecting and analyzing data to estimate materials and labor required to execute material handling projects.

The Industrial Engineer is not responsible for finding or generating new opportunities. This position's responsibility begins when a dedicated Sales Representative identifies an opportunity with a potential customer. The Sales Engineer is then brought in to analyze the customer’s process and design a solution. Their responsibility ends with ensuring the successful implementation of the solution in conjunction with a Project Manager. This individual will interface directly with the sales team, project managers, customers, and vendors to establish the proposal. This role includes developing and/or validating multiple design concepts as the projects evolve and expand. This position reports to the Engineering Manager of Systems & Automation.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Drive and participate in internal and external customer reviews, including initial reviews of opportunities, design reviews, and final proposal presentations.
• Provide concepts to customers and the sales team to aid in sales.
• Select equipment with details necessary for customer acceptance.
• Develop pre-sales material handling equipment bill of materials based on RFQ inputs.
• Prepare estimates of probable costs for labor, equipment, materials, and subcontracts for the project based on quotations, schematic drawings, and contract bids.
• Work with our legal team and the customer’s legal team to execute Master Service Agreements and Scope of Work agreements. Ensure project documents and contracts are completed and signed to minimize our exposure and risk on projects.
• Set up systems and procedures for cost monitoring and reporting.
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Communicate with the sales team, suppliers, and customers.
• Help ensure projects stay within budget despite changes or delays.
• Advise contractors on adjustments to make on a project to ensure it stays within budget.
• Create and maintain a directory of contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Keep up with market trends to ensure proper pricing and estimates.
• Perform additional duties as required or assigned.

What Are the Benefits of Working at Pengate?

• Employer Paid Basic Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage! Additional plans available
• Paid Training
• Generous PTO and 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Progressive Company Culture
• Supportive Management with Career Growth Opportunities
• And much more!

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel to customer sites.
• Some overnight travel may be required.
• Must be able to continuously talk, hear, and speak with good articulation and voice control.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment under significant stress and meet high performance demands.
• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to drive for 8 hours.

Pengate Handling Systems is dedicated to being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote and celebrate a diverse workforce and do not tolerate any discrimination. Any and all human relations decisions will not be based on persons’ race, color, religion, sex, national original, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or citizenship. All potential hires are subject to pre-employment checks which include but are not limited to background checks and drug screenings. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation in completing an application, interview, or pre-employment requirement, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@pengate.com

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