Project Engineer IE

AkzoNobel•Warsaw, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Akzo Nobel Coatings Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer IE to plan, develop, coordinate, and manage engineering projects. This role involves performing cost studies for equipment procurement, facility additions or modifications, and major capital expenditures. The Project Engineer will direct and coordinate major machine, equipment, and facility projects, perform engineering calculations, and consult with specialists. Responsibilities include preparing specifications, obtaining drawings and quotations, initiating research, design, drafting, and testing, and preparing instructions and procedures. The role also involves assisting with technical problems, directing internal drawing preparation, and reviewing external drawings and specifications. The Project Engineer will apply manufacturing principles for powder coating, stay updated on new methods, and maintain contacts to stay informed about manufacturing and processing equipment, machine design, and facility services. This position requires interfacing with other Site locations to share best practices, maintaining records, preparing reports, coordinating the Site Quality system, and assisting with Capital budget preparation. A key aspect of the role is promoting health, safety, and environmental regulations by ensuring adherence to corporate, federal, state, and local requirements, attending required programs and committees, and participating in the Site Safety Journey.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field of study
10 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance and Project Engineering in a chemical related field.
7 years of experience with design software (including AutoCAD)
7 years of experience managing MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) and civil industrial contractors
5 years of experience with Auto schedulers (such as MS Project or related)
5 years of experience with HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) studies
5 years of experience with NFPA 70 and 497 for Hazardous environments
5 years of experience developing business cases for capital justification
3 years of experience managing an engineering project portfolio for site CAPEX (Capital Expenditure)
Experience with Batch manufacturing, continuous processes and process control
Experience with statistical data visualization process control techniques
Experience with chemical unit operations in a site environment
Experience with OSHA/safety programs
Experience researching, designing, drafting, and testing functions pertinent to finalization of designs and specifications including document management, tracking, and results follow-up
Experience integrating existing methods with new innovations to safety
Experience economically solving production problems in a timely manner
Experience with system and equipment maintenance and the maintenance process.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, coordinate and manage engineering projects.
Perform cost studies on proposed equipment procurement, facility additions or modifications, and other major mechanical and electrical capital expenditures.
Direct and coordinate major machine, equipment, facility construction, modification, move, and repair projects.
Perform required engineering calculations to establish theoretical designs; confer and consult with specialists, vendors, or others on electronics, controls, and other technical matters.
Prepare specifications, obtain drawings, and competitive quotations as required.
Initiate all required research, design, drafting, testing, and other functions pertinent to finalization of designs and specifications.
Prepare all required instructions and procedures, assist in any technical problems; direct all necessary drawings prepared internally and review and approve all drawings and specifications prepared outside company.
Apply theories, concepts, principles, and processes for manufacture of powder coating.
Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting operation of Site to recommend changes in emphasis or new programs warranted by such developments.
Maintain required contacts to stay informed of developments in manufacturing and processing equipment and requirements; machine design, facility and services; and other items of potential value to, or application in, company product lines.
Interface with all other Site locations to share best practices.
Maintain or direct maintenance of required records, drawings, files, and logs covering all programs or projects.
Prepare periodic or special progress, status, cost, and other reports, analyses, and recommendations.
Coordinate aspects of Site Quality system.
Work with Site Manager and Engineering & Maintenance Manager on Capital budget preparation.
Promote health, safety, and environmental regulations by ensuring that standards, policies, and procedures are adhered to in compliance with corporate, federal, state, and local requirements.
Attend and participate in Site Programs, Committees, and Training as required.
Participate in Site Safety Journey.