Site Project Engineer

Site Project Engineer# MSI Express Careers## Site Project Engineer Apply:
5900 Portage IN Carlson:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R-101980
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* Job Description:

**** ROLE PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY
** Manage small to medium engineering projects; participate as a team member on large projects. Lead the team through scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, training processes and handing the line over to production at target metrics.
** KEY

ACCOUNTABILITIES /PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Ensure that end-to-end project planning, risk identification, dependency tracking, issues identification / escalation, and change management are being managed, utilizing best practice project management standards.
* Perform project management and engineering for manufacturing operations, including but not limited to: scope definition, design, budgeting, scheduling, line layouts, purchasing, cost estimating and control, implementation, system integration, documentation, report writing, start-up, and training.
* Apply understanding of safety principles & Good Manufacturing Practices for the food industry (sanitary practices) to engineering projects.
* Utilize MSIE standard project management tools and process for items such as safety, sanitary design, controls, Equipment Acceptance Testing and Start-up/Validation documents.
* Able to work flexible hours and multi-task in a fast paced, dynamic, high-pressured environment - managing changing priorities and tight deadlines.
* Manage schedules, costs, and other key deliverables per the approved project plan.
* Identify, assess, and communicate project risks.
* Select and manage outside engineering as required to meet customer, product, and capacity requirements.
* Select and manage use of external vendors and contractors for engineering and maintenance-related projects.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders, external vendors and contractors.
* Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
* Resolve and/or escalate issues to management in a timely fashion.
* Effectively facilitate project team meetings.
* Ensure that forms and records to document project activities are maintained per MSIE project management standards.
* Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of each project.
* Stay abreast of technology enhancements within the industry.
* Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization in both written and verbal forms.
* Develop projects and justification for capital improvements as applicable.
* Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement programs by participating and leading teams to review manufacturing operations.
* Develop and implement solutions.
* Facilitate improvement workshops and manage improvement projects.
* Support other engineering team members with training and development, assistance on engineering projects, providing specialized expertise as required.
* Serve as prime technical expert for assigned facilities.
* Build credibility and hold influence with Operations, Maintenance, Customers, and vendors.
* Provide leadership and guidance to Maintenance Technicians.
** QUALIFICATIONS/ CAPABILITY PROFILE
**** Minimum Education
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field or Project Management field
** Minimum Experience
*** Working knowledge of lean principles
* Experience in a high growth and dynamic environment
* Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD or similar
* Previous contract manufacturing experience - Desired
* Experience in food industry or short-life environment - Desired
** Minimum Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
*** Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and interact collaboratively, working with multiple partners to resolve exceptions and collaborate on best alternatives
* Strong analytical skills
* Experience in leveraging integrated technology to execute business processes
* Ability to work with ambiguity and to communicate complex issues in a clear manner
* Positive mindset with a  Lean-in  mentality
* Continuous improvement mindset, never satisfied with the status quo
* Strong verbal, listening and presentation skillsMSI Express is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.