Project Engineer

We seek a highly skilled, team-oriented project engineer to join our growing company. In this position, project engineers oversee our projects' engineering and technical aspects to ensure the highest accuracy and quality. Project engineers prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering projects, complying with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.

Project Engineers are the technical support for our manufacturing facilities globally. They need to work closely with the plant manufacturing teams to determine equipment needs and develop equipment specifications based on those needs. In addition, the Project Engineers work with the manufacturing and finance teams to build capital expenditure projects that provide justification and purchase and install capital equipment aligning with the overall needs of our teams. Moreover, they provide the necessary project documentation and training to support the equipment installation and operation. Project Engineers also work with the manufacturing teams on supporting the different capital investment proposals activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements, including scope, planning, and execution.
Develops project scopes and deliverables by reviewing project proposals and plans and conferring with management.
Determines project responsibilities by identifying project phases and elements, assigning personnel to phases and elements, and reviewing bids from vendors.
Determines project specifications by studying product design, customer requirements, and performance standards.
Maintains quality control in every area (budget, scheduling, planning, personnel performance, team dynamics).
Maintains project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, and resolving problems.
Prepares project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information; and recommending actions.
Collaborates with various teams within the organization to develop new equipment specifications.
Investigates and presents quote packages to vendors and monitors the project quoting process.
Provides necessary support for capital expenditure approval, including recommended vendor selection.
Oversees Project Budgeting & Equipment Purchases.
Performs equipment acceptance run-off and verifies equipment meets all of the requirements of the specification.
Develops standard work for production associates.
Ensures all necessary deliverables (drawing, spare parts lists, etc.) are provided to the various teams.
Oversees facility preparations and equipment installations.
Provides critical on-site support for equipment installation, including equipment troubleshooting and operator & maintenance training.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's or Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering/Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering/Engineering Technology, Plastic Manufacturing, or another related discipline
2+ years of project management experience working in the manufacturing industry
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, analytical & systematic problem-solving skills
Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Experience working in a manufacturing environment
Self-motivated with a proven track record of bringing projects in on time and within an established budget
High level of technical understanding of manufacturing methods and procedures
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Significant working knowledge of design and visualization software such as AutoCAD
Ability to develop a project scoping, planning, managing, executing, and delivering on time, on budget, and meeting the requirements of the customer
Aptitude for working collaboratively with multiple disciplines within teams and projects
Proven success in the areas of project management and supervision

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

2+ years of experience in Plastic Extrusion manufacturing or similar
Project Management certification is preferred but not required
Six Sigma Green Belt is preferred but not required

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.