Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Project Engineer

Responsible for providing engineering support to define corrective actions, investigate and implement continuous improvement opportunities. The Project Engineer will assist and/or lead improvement initiative, work with and support all plant operations.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Investigate, develop and implement activities to reduce machine downtime while increasing process efficiency.
• Review, assess and design safety devices and controls as needed.
• Research, design, and develop controls systems for industrial use utilizing knowledge in engineering and consultation with equipment manufacturers.
• Plan department activities based on production schedules to make optimum use of manpower and facilities.
• Develop and administer web-based control system tools - including SharePoint, Ignition, and related platforms - using Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and other modern web technologies.
• Make recommendations for development action; analyze, modify and improve programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interfaces (HMI).
• Provide design and technical support of PLC based hardware and control systems in a production environment (primarily Allen Bradley with some Siemens and Omron).
• Provide on-going maintenance support and resolution of control system problems, including taking ownership of such problems to completion.
• Work with plant personnel to assist in troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems problems.
• Manage capital projects from conception to installation as directed by supervisor while following OSHA, EPA, SQF, and local code regulations.
• Interface with outside vendors for the purpose of defining, designing, implementing, troubleshooting and redefining processes.
• Communicate effectively with all departments at the local and corporate level as needed.
• Develop electrical and mechanical documentation, design modifications and programs for equipment.
• Develop, review, and implement work instructions as needed.
• Ensure compliance with the plant policies and procedures including requirements.
• Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and Plant Rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.
• Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.
• Follow and enforce applicable Food Safety and cGMP polices.
• Perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Skills and competencies include:

• Possess strong troubleshooting skills.
• Manage projects and time well.
• Understand economics, ergonomics and thermodynamics.
• Understand mechanics-statics and dynamics, hydraulics, pneumatics and material science.
• Understand analog and digital controls and wiring.
• Strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills (written and oral) required.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and lead the department to meet organizational goals necessary.
• Strong language and math skills; ability to read and understand manuals, instructions, safety rules and regulations; ability to read tape measures and gauges and figure percentages, volumes and rates necessary.
• Ability to understand cost issues and how they affect operations and to monitor and manage a departmental budget necessary.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Maintimizer, JD Edwards, Kronos and Rockwell Software packages is preferred.
• Previous experience in injection molding, particularly with Krauss, Sumitomo, and Husky machines and related equipment is preferred.

Education and/or experience include:

• College degree in an associated field and/or applied experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, industrial electricity and mechanical and control systems required.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Knowledge of PLC and RS Logic to test and/or adjust equipment required.
• Knowledge of TPM;
  Experience creating and implementing a successful TPM program is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety programs/OSHA regulations regarding Hot Work, Confined Spaces, Electrical Safety, Contractor Safety, Cranes, Hoists and Lifts, etc. required.

Language skills include:

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