Project Engineer - The Fountain Group

The Fountain Group is currently seeking an­­­­­ Project Engineer for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Fremont, OH. Details for the position are as follows: 
  

Job Description: 

• Pay: $80,000-$90,000 K. (20% performance-based bonus that is paid annually) 

• Shift hours: (1st Shift) 8:00am to 4:00pm – Monday through Friday (Onsite) . 

• Direct Hire. 

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget or with successful attainment of objectives.  

• Completes specific phases or aspects of the project such as technical studies - design reviews- preparation of specifications and technical plans and acceptance testing.  

• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments- scheduling- and resolving engineering design and test problems.  

• Controls expenditures within limitations of project budget.  

• Prepares interim and completion of project reports.  

• Provide functional and technical support to the factories to minimize production and maintenance problems.  

• Apply engineering expertise to equipment design- problems solving- and quality improvement.  

• Participate in committee or task forces where necessary to contribute to company goals.  

• In every activity- use the principles of TQM “To do the job right the first time”. This includes establishing requirements and the process maps necessary to meet the customer’s requirements and all things done right the first time.  

• Promote TQM through actions and communications to all customers (internal and external)- conformance to requirements- to provide quality products and services and provide technical solutions/leadership for the reduction in cost of quality.  

• Development of project scope- justification- and factory/company impact.  

• Development and management of cost controls- asset controls and scheduling controls.  

• Hires and supervises various contractors in the scope of project manager. This may encompass all project areas and total up to 50+ people dispersed among distinct trades.  

• Maintain a strong back-up source of technical files- vendors, manufacturers- and engineering groups to respond to needs for new packaging methods or to identify technologies/equipment for application in the packaging area.  

• Evaluate- plan and implement approved projects in the direction of Engineering- Project Review Committee and/or Management Board.  

• Cost Reduction/Production Improvement; Participate actively in Company efforts to reduce operational costs and improve finished quality attributes.  

• Develop projects where appropriate to initiate utilization of cost cutting/quality improving technique or equipment.  

• Possess a high level of human relations skills to be able to efficiently interact with individuals from varying work disciplines and cultural backgrounds.  

• Direct- manage and compile capital budgeting; collect future capital project requirements from factory departments and compile into a final five-year capital budget.  

• Control the current fiscal year budget to ensure that the current factory needs are met as well as assuring that its needs are well positioned for the future.  

• Analyze and prepare appropriation requests; prepares and financially analyzes all capital and expense appropriation requests. This includes facilities and equipment for factory operating improvements- capacity increases and replacement of equipment. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school or related field is Strongly Preferred  

• Minimum 3 year's experience managing multiple capital projects ranging in Total Project Cost from 50K to 1 MM USD  

• Strong communication skills are required for presentations to factory staff on technical issues or specific project activity.  

• Ability to read- analyzes- and interpret technical procedures- or governmental regulations.  

• Ability to write reports- business correspondence- and procedure.  

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers- clients- customers- and the general public.  

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written- oral- diagram- or schedule form.  

• 1+ years of electrical/controls experience.  

• 1+ years of mechanical experience.   

• 1+ years of prior manufacturing exp (industry doesn’t matter), degree preferred (internship ok) 

Additional Preferences: 
 

• Ability to work to flexible schedule including days- afternoons- midnights- and overtime as needed. 

• Proficiency with MS Project- Word- Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite programs. 

• PMP or CM certified or willing to pursue certification. 

• Hands-on experience with Process Hazard Analysis (PHA)- Process Safety Management (PSM)- and 

• Pre-Startup Safety Review (PSSR) 

• Experience with and applying Change Management methodology in projects 

If you are interested in hearing more about the position, please respond to this posting with your resume attached or contact me at 813 497-9090. 
Please forward this email to any friends or colleagues as we do offer a Referral Bonus for any candidate who is hired and still gainfully employed after 30 days.