Project Engineer, Process Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary:

Victaulic is the global leader in mechanical pipe joining solutions a privately held company with over a century of innovation, and products trusted in more than 140 countries. We are looking for a Production Engineer to lead engineering projects from concept through completion, including equipment acquisitions, facility expansions, and manufacturing process improvements. If you thrive in a hands‑on environment where you can drive real impact through LEAN principles, cross‑functional collaboration, and data‑driven problem‑solving, we want to hear from you.

• Plan and manage engineering projects from concept through completion.
• This includes projects ranging from new equipment acquisitions to facility construction/expansion.
• Collaborate with other project managers, facility engineers, and designers to define project requirements.
• Develop and maintain facility layouts and engineering documentation (Equipment drawing approvals, etc.).
• Manage external vendors & contractors effectively throughout the lifespan of a project.
• Develop project justification studies utilizing real‑life manufacturing data from programs like Qliksense.
• Act as the primary contact for facility projects and prepare project budgets & schedules.
• Assist Engineering Manager to prepare project status reports on a regular basis.
• Lead and self‑manage the implementation of new equipment/technology into current manufacturing processes.
• This includes the introduction of new manufacturing facilities, suppliers, or distribution locations to the existing supply chain.
• Apply engineering concepts for the optimization of equipment, procedures, and departmental budgets to achieve better maintainability, reliability, and availability of equipment.
• Develop solutions to a variety of complex and unique problems that require independent judgement and ingenuity to modify procedure standards related to plant layout, design, and construction.
• Provide technical support during new equipment installation, commissioning, and testing phases.
• Coordinate with the Facility Manager and teams to maintain quality of all work process systems and assist in documentation of standard work and training.
• Utilize LEAN knowledge to ensure efficient facility and/or equipment layouts.
• Help analyze root causes for manufacturing issues and resolve.
• Provide technical product assistance when required.
• Support project coordination/engineered products/sales departments when needed.
• Abide by all company safety rules, regulations, and policies.
• Responsible for attending all assigned safety meetings, toolbox talks, and safety training sessions.

• B.S. Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Solidworks, or other solid modeling software is required.
• Demonstrated ability in process improvement, metric development, and problem‑solving is required.
• Familiarity with all types of machinery, mechanical equipment, automation, types of construction methods, and construction equipment is preferred.
• General knowledge of steel fabrication processes (Welding, CNC milling, facing, etc.) is preferred.
• Familiarity with basic engineering principles and strong mathematical ability is preferred.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and analytical.
• Quick learner and self‑motivated; possess ability to promptly accomplish tasks with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with database management would be beneficial.
• Willingness to accept assignments of all types…