Manufacturing Project Engineers

Manufacturing Project Engineer

The Manufacturing Project Engineer implements and maintains plant equipment, systems and other fixed assets to a high standard of safety, quality and productivity at the lowest possible cost while maintaining compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements.

• This role provides engineering support to all aspects of the operation.
• Applies working knowledge of engineering disciplines Independently conceives and develops approaches to problem solving that requires advanced technical knowledge
• Solves problems that have a variety of complex features, such as, conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements
• Plan schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work in a part of a major project or in a total project of moderate scope
• Facilitates the definition of a project scope with clients
• Applies new technology where feasible
• Direct the efforts of others such as technicians and outside resources Interface with project team members, department managers, designers, R&D, Corporate and Division Engineering
• Perform tasks such as writing Requests for Capital Expenditure, Change Requests, Scope Documents, etc. Manage capital projects.
• Provide technical support to the MI plant, division engineering, and the Quality Assurance to support new product introductions, new process/equipment start-up, process optimizations, vendor qualifications, and process alternative evaluations.
• Implement new and/or current manufacturing methods into manufacturing.
• Monitor production to determine areas of improvement and react to unforeseen production/manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical training to plant personnel including engineering, equipment operators, electricians, instrument technicians, and maintenance.
• Create and execute validation activities according to plant/division policy.
• Plans and conducts small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities include detailed project planning/monitoring, project reviews, implementation, validation, and release to production.
• Create equipment/process specifications, drawings, and software as required and ensure that existing documentation is accurate and appropriate.
• Research, recommend, implement, and qualify replacement parts for discontinued/obsolete components, equipment, and software.
• You’ll also be accountable for providing excellent customer service to the production teams and meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and co policies and procedures.

Required

• B.S. in Engineering with a preference for a Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1+ years experience in engineering/ project management or advanced education to achieve level of skill.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal required.
• Possesses a working technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Strong leadership skills required. Interacts well with diverse groups within the operation and maintains strong working relationships with internal in a collaborative, fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Project management experience desired.