Project Engineer - Gables Search Group

Senoia, GA

About the Job

This client is looking for a Project Engineer responsible for effectively planning and executing capital projects to continuously improve process capability, production quality and efficiency. The role will oversee engineering reviews, project management, cost control, and sustainability planning for assigned strategic and capital projects.

Experience needed for this role is as follows...

Required experience with AutoCAD.

At minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a technical field, with a background in project engineering or project management.
Proficiency with various software applications, including PLC and programming languages such as Python, C, C++, or VB, as well as familiarity with Windows/DOS.
3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Experience performing cash flow analysis using Microsoft Office.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, control engineering or similar discipline or equivalent professional experience.

Required Qualifications

Strong strategic and analytical skills to evaluate performance metrics and outcomes.

Solid knowledge in mechanical design, power transmission, hydraulics, pneumatics and control systems are required.

Must be a proactive self-starter with strong self-motivation and the ability to work effectively withminimal direction or guidance.

Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication, organizational, and prioritization skillswith strong attention to detail.

Must have the ability to work effectively across various functions and organizational levels.

Strong organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.

Strong project management skills – able to lead multiple projects and adjust to rapidly changingpriorities.

Proficient in supporting or leading equipment FAT (Factory Acceptance Testing) and SAT (SiteAcceptance Testing) events.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Capability to manage projects across multiple disciplines and make critical decisions to ensure the project's overall success.

The ability to operate equipment for training and trial purposes.

Excellent MS Office skills with proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.

Ability to work long hours and weekends when situations require.

Preferred but not required:

• Project Management Professional Certification.

• Green Belt or Black Belt Certifications.

• Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional.

• Plastic extrusion or blown film manufacturing experience.

• Industrial maintenance experience.

Competence in managing project resources, whether measured by the number of projects or their annual financial value.
Skill in developing business cases to justify investments and collaborating with other departments to input data.
Familiarity with regulations (NFPA, OSHA, EPA), best practices, and performance standards.
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment, i.e., gearboxes, belts, chains, pulleys, fans, welding, machining, pneumatics, hydraulics, fabricating, tools, PLCs, ladder diagrams, drives, DC and AC voltage, relays, SCADA systems, networking, three-phase and single-phase power distribution, lighting, power supplies, and controls and shop knowledge.
Read equipment layout and design, electrical and mechanical prints.
Understanding of safety associated with drift, mechanical loads, LOTO, steam, pressure, tolerances, electricity, security systems, and atmosphere

Food Packaging or Food Manufacturing experience.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design, installation and startup of process equipment associated
with existing machinery modification and upgrade, and new process technology.

Monthly reporting of capital spending compared to individual project budgets and overall
corporate capital budget.

Manage complex engineering projects related to new production, capital investments
and cost savings opportunities. This includes managing the project schedule, scope,
budget and quality of each project.

Participate in the long-term strategic planning for new production capability and capacity as well as annual capital budget planning process.

Responsible for economic analysis and justification of capital requests from the
production, marketing/sales, and technical departments.

Track capital expenses for various engineering projects, including assisting with
budgeting, managing project costs, completing purchase orders and tracking final costs.

Oversee external vendors/contractors to ensure safety standards are met or exceeded
throughout project lifecycle.

Manage post project performance analysis on all capital projects with a budget of
$100,000 or more. Reports may be required for capital projects with a budget of less
than $100,000.

Assist with overall plant operations and maintenance by optimizing process conditions,
resolving process problems and quality deficiencies, and reducing capacity restrictions

Assist with packaging machine problem solving relating to design deficiencies as
required.

Promote teamwork across the facility while interacting with employees to support
the company's quality, safety and PIE program.

Stay abreast of new technological development associated with plastic film equipment and processes, including extrusion, web handling, printing, and other converting technologies.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner compliant with ISO 9001 standards.

Conduct ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other duties as assigned by the Director of Operations.

Source : Gables Search Group