Facilities Project Engineer - MD

THE GILL CORPORATION -- MARYLAND•Edgewood, MD

4d•$115,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Gill Corporation-Maryland has long been a leader in providing high-quality, lightweight structural core materials to the aerospace, marine, construction, rail, and industrial markets. We specialize in a wide variety of structural honeycomb core materials. By utilizing broad engineering expertise along with sophisticated 5-axis CNC machining and special processing, we have the ability to deliver solutions that are responsive to customer needs. The Facilities Project Engineer is responsible for facility and equipment-related projects in a manufacturing environment. This role oversees all aspects of projects including design, specification, financial justification, scheduling, and implementation. Additionally, the Facilities Project Engineer develops critical spares lists and preventative maintenance schedules, supports the maintenance staff in diagnosing technical equipment problems, and utilizes lean manufacturing principles to optimize equipment reliability, eliminate waste, and increase overall operational efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical / industrial engineering or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required, Black Belt preferred
Must have strong knowledge of computerized maintenance management program.
Financial knowledge is necessary for reading and understanding budgets, budget variances, and basic reporting as required by management.
Ability to use CAD for facility layout and equipment design purposes.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, timekeeping, and work order systems required.
Must have English reading and verbal communication skills sufficient to read, understand, and communicate the company operating procedures and policies.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Project management skills.
Must be able to work the shift specified by the position, to include mandatory overtime as deemed necessary to support business operations.
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A U.S. person, according to their definition, is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee.

Nice To Haves

Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Develops and maintains a functional computerized preventive maintenance program, utilizing industry standards; oversees all facets of the program.
Utilizes computerized systems to input PM orders and track status and/or completion.
Develops and maintains an inventory of critical spare parts to minimize downtime.
Analyses current facility workflows to identify and remove non-value-added activities.
Evaluates and recommends improvements to increase production and reduce downtime.
Updates and designs plant layouts and equipment workflows that reduce transportation, motion, and other wasted efforts.
Coordinates/streamlines installation and/or repairs of equipment in conjunction with Maintenance and associated departments.
Participates in development and implementation of projects to accomplish established production goals.
Maintains records of planned and completed maintenance.
Plans and implements environmental and other related construction projects utilizing vendors, contractors, consultants and in-house resources.
Coordinates and supervises project activities of contractors, consultants, and vendors to assure performance and completion on time, within budget, and meeting installation and start-up requirements.
Provides a higher level of diagnostic assistance to the Maintenance staff to resolve facility and equipment problems.
Works in a safe manner following all departmental and plant safety rules.
Reports any unsafe work conditions to the Safety Manager, supervisor, or management.
Other duties as assigned.