Mechanical Project Engineer

Freudenberg • Durham, NC

22h

About The Position

The Mechanical Project Engineer manages capital projects under the organization’s project management policy and coordinates contractors and construction activities, emphasizing safety. The role supports production capacity through automation and robotics, develops an understanding of production processes, and works with utility systems. It also contributes to site obsolescence and sustainability planning and improvements to the project management policy.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; other disciplines are acceptable based on work experience.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment; nonwovens experience is preferred.
• Three to five years of capital project management experience or participation.
• Experience with CAD software, such as AutoCAD, drawing standards, and technical writing.
• Experience with scheduling software, such as MS Project or MS Planner.
• Experience with procurement processes, including RFPs and orders or contracts.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with utility and manufacturing control systems.
• Experience in nonwovens manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in accordance with the organization’s project management policy.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and construction, with an emphasis on safety.
• Assist with Durham’s project prioritization, emphasizing sustainability.
• Support production capacity efforts through the application of automation and robotics.
• Understand the technical aspects of production processes.
• Design or comprehend utility systems, including natural gas, thermal fluid, cooling water, compressed air, HVAC, and electrical power.
• Prepare or coordinate procurement of construction specifications and drawings.
• Support the creation and organization of site obsolescence and sustainability plans.
• Contribute to improvements to the project management policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level