Senior Project Engineer

Senior Project Engineer – Sylacauga, AL

Onsite | Monday–Friday, Day Shift

Imerys, a global leader in mineral‑based specialty solutions, is seeking a talented Senior Project Engineer to join our team in Sylacauga, Alabama. With 18,000 employees across 50 countries, 250 industrial facilities, and 8 major R&D centers, Imerys transforms minerals into high‑value specialty products that are essential to our customers’ everyday products.

As a Senior Project Engineer, you will play a key role in driving capital projects that support our division’s engineering strategy. You will be responsible for end‑to‑end project management — from concept and design through cost control, construction, and successful commissioning.

• Lead capital projects including engineering design, planning, cost/benefit analysis, cost tracking, and construction management
• Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and Operations Managers to develop the annual capital budget and project priority plans
• Develop project scopes and conduct detailed studies to define requirements
• Prepare detailed project and construction plans in full alignment with Operations, EHS, and Quality teams
• Ensure all designs and installations comply with applicable building codes, regulations, and internal company standards for safety, maintenance, and production
• Support Operations with asset reliability initiatives and cost reduction projects
• Work closely with Production and Process Engineering teams on process performance testing, equipment improvements, and method modifications
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and respond to safety and environmental emergencies while ensuring compliance
• Develop equipment standards and procurement practices to maximize reliability, uptime, product quality, and on‑time delivery

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Structural Engineering (preferred)

• Minimum 5 years in a continuous processing manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years in a lean manufacturing environment
• Strong project management, maintenance, and process equipment experience

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Word, and SAP
• Basic AutoCAD skills
• Ability to perform complex engineering calculations
• Experience managing contracts with outside vendors
• Working knowledge of Environmental Regulations
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and team leadership abilities

This position is onsite in Sylacauga, AL and is not eligible for visa sponsorship. This role is not open to agencies.

Imerys is an Equal Opportunity Employer (F/M/IWD/PV).

If you’re a hands‑on Project Engineer with a passion for driving continuous improvement in manufacturing, we’d love to hear from you!