Mechanical Project Engineer

Freudenberg Group • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Mechanical Project Engineer manages capital projects in accordance with the organization’s project management policy and supports production capacity through automation and robotics. The role coordinates and supervises contractors and construction with an emphasis on safety, contributes to project prioritization with a focus on sustainability, and develops an understanding of production processes and utility systems. It also prepares or coordinates construction specifications and drawings, supports site obsolescence and sustainability planning, and contributes to improvements in the project management policy.

Requirements

• 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

• A BS in Mechanical Engineering is preferred; other disciplines are acceptable based on work experience.
• Experience with utility and manufacturing control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage capital projects in accordance with the organization’s project management policy.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and construction, emphasizing 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