Associate Project Implementation Engineer

Mars•Cleveland, TN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Project Implementation Engineer ensures that all start-ups are safe, deliver high-quality products, and fulfill business objectives through effective leadership, collaboration, and technical expertise. This role executes the commissioning, validation, and start-up (CVS) process for capital projects, ensuring safe, high-quality project delivery that meets business objectives and critical success factors (CSFs).

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in manufacturing or associate’s degree in engineering or other technical field of study and 2 years of experience in a TPM/technical, manufacturing environment.
Good communication, listening and influencing skills
Comprehensive understanding of the CVS (Commissioning, Validation, & Start-up) process, lean thinking methodology, and their application to the site environment
Demonstrate leadership skills and a strong ability to troubleshoot / problem solve
Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Must be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds
Must be able to work flexible hours and able to travel up to 25%

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering considered a plus

Responsibilities

Integrate cross-functional teams to execute the CVS process for new products, equipment, and projects, from pre-engineering through project closure.
Manage execution plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation to support project milestones. Ensure materials and resources are in the right place at the right time.
Identify and address gaps using problem-solving methodologies; use data tracking to drive continuous improvement and operational effectiveness with cross-functional partners.
Support clear communication between operations, supporting site functions, and engineering; communicate project plans, status, and milestones using storytelling and visualization.
Coordinate and drive execution planning meetings, de-risking workshops, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and cross-functional decision-making teams.
Lead the team through the Handover process ensuring relevant items are completed with supporting evidence. Support site audits as needed.
Ensure asset-specific readiness, compliance with MSE Pillar design requirements, and that site processes and success criteria are in place at each milestone.
Ensure projects deliver the committed benefits, CSFs, and targets specified in the project charter and/or equipment specifications by tracking progress against KPIs and milestones.
Ensure Operations & Maintenance training plans are executed and identify any gaps proactively; ensure training plan is on track per execution plan agreements.
Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle. Maintain a zero-waste mindset and ideate ways to reduce waste during execution.
Drive mutual accountability, identify resourcing gaps, and support other functions to achieve project milestones.
Proactively communicate site needs and requirements, identifying risks that could impact products, people, or sites.
Depending on project workload, this role can support sites, R&D or engineering initiatives to drive value beyond projects.