Corporate Project Engineer - Manpower Engineering

Job Title: Corporate Project Engineer

Location: Somerset , New Jersey

JOB PURPOSE:

The Corporate Project Engineer is accountable for leading strategic CapEx engineering projects within Manufacturing Operations. This includes executing engineering projects for capital installations $200,000+, project management ownership from design through startup, and long-range technical planning and strategies for the business.  The role also leads the creation and maintenance of engineering design specifications, guidelines, and standards. 

Principle Accountabilities: 

• Responsible for capital project execution including equipment selection, justification, CapEx processing, purchasing, installation, and start-up support efforts
  
• Engineering Design - Assist in engineering design specifications and Techno-Economic Models including process design, P&ID, mass and energy balances, equipment sizing, and financial analyses (CapEx, OpEX, NPV)
  
• Support & bolster the Engineering Work Process providing strategic direction and support to build and enhance the work process
  
• Engineers within the team on large projects can be assigned specific portions of capital projects based on expertise and workload availability including project management, technical design of packaging equipment & paint making/processing equipment, and construction management.
  
  
  
  • Project Management - Manage projects using the Engineering Work Process from conceptual design through successful startup transition to the local plant team. This includes managing budget, timeline, and deliverables to ensure projects meet established success criteria.
    
  • Design - Recommend, and implement manufacturing systems that are designed for machine, human interaction, method/process, raw material & environmental variability.  Design to incorporate Lean principles to improve reliability, ease of use & maintenance, minimize changeover times, and to minimize production losses.
    
  • Construction Management – Manage contractors, technicians, skilled trades, and internal resources to safely install and startup manufacturing systems.  This includes working with the plant operational teams on training, standard operating procedures, and identification of spare parts.
    
  
  
  
• Apply the Process Safety Management (PSM) regulations, building code, and NFPA fire code to capital projects and design specifications
  
• Manage external Engineering Firm resources on large capital projects
  
• Frequent interface with corporate staff, plant staff, operators, and maintenance personnel across a 3-shift operation
  

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred. Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Electrical Engineers with hands-on related experience will also be considered.
  
• Experience with plant engineering support role with hands-on experience in engineering, process design, continuous improvement, troubleshooting equipment, project management and project start-up verification
  
• Demonstrated strong organizational, interpersonal, and technical communication skills, with the ability to lead and thrive in fast-paced, multitasking environments
  
• Commitment to safety, ethical behavior, and respect for people, ensuring adherence to industry standards, governmental regulations and company values
  

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About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.