Facilities Project Engineer - Reading Truck

How You Will Make an Impact
The incumbent is responsible for managing Reading Truck facilities and driving capital improvement projects, plant compliance programs, facility renovations and expansions, and cost reduction under the direction of the Corporate Facilities Manager. The Facilities Project Engineer is also responsible to provide technical expertise to support the advance the operations at Reading Truck locations.

The Nuts and Bolts

Equipment, Automation, and Facility Projects Execution:

• Working with subject matter experts identify and design initiatives for the facility and operational improvements
• Manage the implementation of equipment, automation, and facility projects ensuring seamless integration and performance optimization

Plant Layout Development:

• Utilize AutoCAD and Solidworks to design plant and equipment layouts
• Analyze layouts with simulation tools ensuring optimal workflow, productivity and space utilization
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align layouts with production requirements and safety standards

Capital Equipment Expenditure Requests:

• Prepare detailed and comprehensive capital equipment expenditure requests, justifying the need, project benefits and outlining the expected financial return on investment

Project Scope, Timeline and Budget Adherence and Contractor Management :

• Develop and manage project scopes, timelines and milestones, tracking progress to ensure projects are completed on time
• Manage project budgets effectively, identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring projects are completed within budget constraints
• Source, select, and manage contractors for various projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, project timelines, scopes and budgets

Facility Systems Maintenance and Improvement:

• Support the maintenance and improvement of manufacturing and the facility's systems
• Develop conceptual designs and evaluate the effectiveness
• Manage the EMIS responsibilities to ensure on time compliance

Energy Reduction Projects:

• Identify, lead and implement projects focused on reducing energy consumption and improving environmental sustainability
• Support lean manufacturing initiatives

Required Credentials
Education:
Bachelor Degree in Engineering Related Discipline such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Related Field or equivalent experience

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar role
• Proven experience in facility project engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks for plant layout design

How We Make an Impact
At Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the world's largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America. Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!

Some of Our Total Rewards
We offer big company perks with small company culture:
Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
Paid Training and Development Programs

J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

To learn more about Careers with Reading Truck visit our careers page https://www.readingtruck.com/about/careers/

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Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

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