Electrical Project Manager

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Electrical Project Manager Job Description

The Electrical Project manager/engineer provides technical expertise for mechanical systems in a paint production environment by designing, managing, and implementing equipment solutions that support the department’s business plan and long-term sustainability. This role focuses on improving equipment performance, introducing new technologies, and ensuring robust technical documentation and training to enhance safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental performance.

• Develop, manage, and implement established evaluation flows (E-Flow) for investment projects to ensure alignment with business plan targets.
• Complete equipment improvement activities and lead the decision‑making process to enhance equipment characteristics that enable associates to perform successfully.
• Adhere to equipment installation standards, including drawings, compliance requirements, and data collection, to improve mean time between failures (MTBF) and mean time to repair (MTTR).
• Drive, support, and develop engineering solutions to solve complex equipment and process problems in order to achieve departmental performance targets.
• Support the introduction of new technologies into the paint department and provide related technical training to drive continuous process improvement.
• Use data analysis and customer feedback to identify potential equipment and process problems and implement effective countermeasures to reduce impact on safety, quality, cost, delivery, morale, and environmental metrics (SQCDME).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and procedures to ensure equipment and processes meet design intent and support long‑term production sustainability.
• Develop the capabilities of yourself, colleagues, and team members through training, mentoring, and sharing of technical experiences to strengthen the team’s skill set.
• Share engineering technical knowledge and changes clearly through verbal and written communication with internal and external customers to strengthen departmental and plant performance.
• Identify gaps related to equipment performance and reliability, and develop, lead, and actively participate in improvement activities focused on SQCDME objectives.

• 2–6 years of engineering experience, preferably in equipment or mechanical engineering roles.
• Experience in equipment engineering with a focus on mechanical systems and equipment troubleshooting.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, including equipment installation and layout design.
• Proficiency in project management, including project scheduling and coordination with stakeholders.
• Experience with Catia 3D Design or equivalent 3D design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and apply problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to create clear and effective technical presentations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to teach and train others on technical topics and new technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in equipment engineering within a manufacturing or paint production environment.
• Familiarity with FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) and other risk assessment tools.
• Experience in vendor management and coordination for equipment procurement and installation.
• Experience in design and troubleshooting of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Ability to develop and maintain technical documentation and standard procedures.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities.

This role operates within the Paint L1 department in a production environment that focuses on paint processes and mechanical equipment. The Equipment Engineer works closely with cross‑functional teams, including production, maintenance, and engineering, and regularly interacts with internal and external stakeholders. The environment involves working around industrial…