Manufacturing Area Engineer

Axalta•Front Royal, VA

12d•$90,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Axalta is seeking a Manufacturing Area Engineer at its facility in Front Royal, Virginia. The role supports site engineering and maintenance projects in a fast-paced industrial environment. The engineer develops project scope and objectives, identifies process phases and design requirements, estimates equipment, construction, and commissioning costs, and performs financial analysis. The position also coordinates mechanical, process, and electrical design with in-house and contracted resources, supports construction management, maintains project design and commissioning documentation, and contributes to continuous improvement. The role requires flexibility, analytical and mathematical ability, sound engineering and construction fundamentals, and strong written and oral communication skills. Axalta is a global coatings company serving automotive, transportation, general industrial, and architectural and decorative markets. The company states a goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 and has additional sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree preferred, or 5 years of relevant project engineering experience.
Good communication and presentation skills, both oral and written.
Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence managers, peers, and the maintenance team.
Ability to use software tools as appropriate, including SAP and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project, Visio, Outlook, and SharePoint).
Flexibility and ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and handle simultaneously occurring tasks.
Analytical and mathematical skills and a firm understanding of engineering and construction principles.

Nice To Haves

Industrial plant experience in chemical processing preferred.
Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with site engineering and maintenance resources to develop project scope and objectives.
Follow the process and identify project phases and design requirements.
Develop estimates for equipment, construction, and commissioning costs.
Perform financial analysis.
Provide leadership through the approval process.
Coordinate mechanical, process, and electrical design with in-house and contracted resources.
Assist with daily construction management support.
Maintain project design and commissioning documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement.