Project Engineer

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Job Description:

Just some of our benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• Tuition reimbursement
• 13 paid holidays in addition to paid vacation and sick time
• Flexible spending
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Supplemental Insurance
• 1 week paid plant shutdown between the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Engineer will apply engineering techniques and provide engineering services in the design, specification, construction and start-up of new and improved production process, equipment, buildings and support systems. This role will be responsible for recommending manufacturing equipment and processes designed to be efficient, cost-effective, and to promote safety, quality and reliability.

The Project Engineer will assess current equipment and processes and make recommendations for changes. This role will also be expected to troubleshoot and repair equipment, show results in reports and train personnel in equipment usage and processes. This role is an individual contributor and will be expected to work independently with a high degree of latitude.

Capital Project Design (40%):

• Develop and administer the capital plan defining project initiatives based upon business/operational needs or opportunities.
• Lead the scope, cost and schedule development of capital projects and prepare justifications for expenditures with cost benefit analysis.
• Lead in preparing layout designs and equipment and facility specifications to meet the requirements of the process or desired improvement.
• Design, evaluate and select equipment and exchange information with vendors, suppliers and contractors to ensure accurate specifications, quotes and delivery schedules.

Capital Project Management (40%):

• Create and maintain timelines on projects to assure they are completed on schedule. Ensures the accurate and timely management of change to scope, schedule and cost for assigned projects. Ensures assigned project meet agreed to scope on schedule and within budget.
• Ensure all LATICRETE processes, equipment, buildings and facilities support systems are in compliance with or exceed all applicable Federal, State and local environmental, safety & health and OSHA regulations and building/construction codes and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and direct installation of equipment and services with equipment suppliers, service contractors, operations and maintenance personnel.
• Support start-up of manufacturing processes and equipment including transitioning of responsibilities to Operations after project scope has been met.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of purchase orders, invoices, cost and expenditure accounting and tracking data and other financial records for Project Engineering activities.

Ongoing Operational Support (20%):

• Develop work instructions and provide for the documented training of operators and maintenance personnel on all new and improved equipment and support systems implemented and assist in the design of preventive and corrective maintenance programs and spare parts inventories.
• Identify, develop and implement process improvement initiatives that reduce waste and non-value added activities.
• Identify, develop and implement process changes that yield improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE); production efficiencies, yields and rates. Handles the most complex issues and problems and refers only the most difficult and complex issues to higher-level staff.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical or Civil preferred
• Minimum of 6-10 years' experience in a process manufacturing environment

Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Uses techniques, theories, and processes to complete work
• Makes decisions and recommendations
• Plans, organizes and guides projects and team members
• May be called to consult in other areas
• Analytical / Problem-solving skills
• Experience in the design, specification, acquisition, installation and start-up of new and improved industrial processes, equipment, buildings and support systems.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized in project scheduling, executing responsibilities and prioritizing in a multitask environment.
• Self-starter, able to work alone with limited supervision.
• Team player - maintain positive, cooperative attitude with all employees of LATICRETE and all customers. Ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Computer skills: Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and
• Outlook, AutoCAD; Microsoft Projects.

Travel Requirement:

• Must be able to travel 25-50%.

Physical Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment physical.
• Lift: Physical ability to lift and/or carry a minimum of 25 lbs. and occasionally as much as 65 lbs.
• Must be able to climb stairs (including open mesh) with varying degrees of pitch to elevations up to 150 ft.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull ____ pounds.
• Stand: Must be able to stand ____% of the day.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit ____% of the day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend ___% of the day.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl ___% of the day.