Project Engineer - Manufacturing​/Industrial

Job Title

Project Engineer – Manufacturing

• Travel requirement 40%-50%
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Sponsor ships for immigration cases are unavailable
• Relocation assistance is available. Columbus, OH is ideal but there are other locations across the country that are close to an international airport, and ideally close to one of the manufacturing plants for which there are over 50 in the USA.

We are seeking a highly skilled, team-oriented project engineer to join an established and growing company. In this position, project engineers oversee all engineering and technical aspects of our projects to assure the highest level of 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 on a large scale. They need to be proficient in designing moderately complex equipment and assemblies utilizing 2D and 3D models. Also, 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 develop capital expenditure projects that provide justification and purchase and install capital equipment aligning with the overall needs of our client.

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 support continuous improvement activities.

Primary

Job Responsibilities:

• Completes engineering projects by organizing and controlling project elements including scope, planning and execution.
• Develops project objectives 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 designs, schematics, customer requirements, and performance standards.
• Maintains quality control in every area (budget, scheduling, planning, personnel performance, team dynamics).
• Maintains project schedule by monitoring project 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 monitor RFQ 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 trainings.

• 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 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
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Familiarity and ability to comply with all applicable rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards
• Aptitude for working collaboratively with multiple disciplines within teams and projects
• Proven success in the areas of project management and supervision

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Plastic Manufacturing, or other related discipline
• 2+ years of project management experience working in the manufacturing industry

• 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

• Able to travel up to 50%
• Able to work on equipment in Manufacturing Environment