Project Engineer

ALPLA NOAM • Mcdonough, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ALPLA is a global family-owned, privately held company that makes innovative, customized, recycled packaging for top companies such as P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi, and more. ALPLA values their employees, work-life balance, personal growth, compensation and sustainability.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent, 4-year degree (Bachelor) preferred
• 3 to 5 years experience as an Engineer in production is required, preferably within the plastics industry
• Technical Engineering background is preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
• Mechanical and electrical skills
• Knowledge of packaging systems
• Ability to create engineering drawings
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Thorough understanding of technical aspects of different types of equipment
• Travel within the US up to 70% or more is expected

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma (Green belt or Black Belt), preferred, not required
• PMP (Project Management Professional) preferred, not required
• CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

• Designs layouts of equipment
• Assists in specifying new production equipment including researching of available providers, determination of specifications, obtaining quotations, recommending purchases, performing factory-acceptance-tests, arranging installation, completing startup, training, and performance qualification.
• Assists Automation team to find the ideal setup for the Factory flow
• Liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimates the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Drafts and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Identifies and negotiates with other Internal functional areas for required personnel.
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Ensures correct information for quotations
• Cost Feasibility
• Cycle time estimation
• Efficiencies
• Machine and mold configuration
• Secondary packaging layout
• Projects or sub-projects
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health and Wellness Care Program
• Child Care Benefits
• Dependent Care Cost Savings Program
• Recognition programs
• Promotional opportunities
• 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan
• Medical, dental, vision plan
• Education assistance program/tuition reimbursement
• Short term, long term and life insurance paid by ALPLA
• Paid vacation
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree