Senior Project Engineer

Location: Le Sueur

Job Description:

This position is responsible for implementing and managing engineering projects at the Cambria manufacturing facility. This person will study and understand the equipment and all steps necessary for the installation and successful startup of the project, while maintaining a budget, managing project documentation, and installation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to read and write in English to complete required documentation

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or other related field or discipline

Experience: 3+ years in manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Computer

Experience:

Microsoft suite, Autocad, & Solidworks

Qualifications:

• 3+ years manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• High computer proficiency: SOLIDWORKS, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Project.
• Strong statistical/math skills, and ability to utilize spreadsheets.
• Scheduling and Organizational skills.
• Strong Managing and Communication skills.
• Critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all levels in the company.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and work under pressure.
• Ability to travel out of state or out of country to visit equipment vendors when needed.
• Ability to work varying and extended hours as needed.

Cambria Success Factors:

• High attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Direct communication
• Sense of urgency in completing work
• Capable of multitasking
• Work well both independently and with a team
• Self-motivated

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and complete multiple engineering projects at the Cambria.
• Locate or source equipment needed to complete projects.
• Contact vendors for technical equipment details, pricing information, and develop project budgets.
• Prepare capital expenditure requests and route to the appropriate people for approval.
• Create presentations and documentation for operational team
• Create and maintain project files including project scope of work, project notes, and project close out documents.
• Request purchase orders after receiving approval on capital expenditure reports.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and within the established budget.
• Prepare a project Schedule and ensure that equipment is ordered and installed on time to maintain project timeline.
• Compare functionality and price when investigating new equipment options.
• Visit equipment vendors as needed to get accurate comparisons of equipment options.
• Work to continuously improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of projects.
• Develop ideas and solutions to production problems as they arise at the facility.
• Provide support for project drawings as needed.
• Assist with maintenance projects at the Plant as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Managerial Responsibilities: None

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel between Cambria facilities.
• Ability to travel to vendors locations for equipment testing and equipment validation.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 40 lbs.
• Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by Cambria, including:
  • Steel toed boots
  • Hearing protection
  • Cut resistant gloves
  • Safety glasses
  • High visibility vest
  • Hard hat
  • Respirator (employees who are required to wear a respirator must maintain a clean-shaven face in the area where the respirator seals to the skin.)

• Participate in daily stretch and flex exercises
• Occasionally work in wet and/or humid conditions
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment
• Walk up and down steps multiple times throughout shift
• Bend over multiple times throughout shift

Cambria's starting salary range for this position is $80,000 - $105,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the target for new hires for the position. Individual pay is determined by several factors, including work location, job-related experience, and relevant education and/or training.

Cambria offers a competitive benefits package that encompasses Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, 7 paid Holidays , 401(k) plus matching, Discretionary Profit Sharing, Flexible Spending Account;
Life, Supplemental Life, and Disability Insurance;
Referral Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Discount and Professional Development Assistance.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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