Project Engineer

CREMER North America, LP•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Project Engineer plans, leads, and manages capital projects at Cremer North America, reporting directly to the CAPEX & New Business Initiatives Program Manager. The position combines technical project management and process implementation, while establishing clear communication and direction among teams and project leaders. It coordinates plans, schedules, and engineering activities during project development and sustaining activities within a GMP environment. The Project Engineer leads cross-functional collaboration with employees and external vendors to support continuous improvement and business growth. The role is based in the Operations department at the corporate location and is classified as exempt. It supports the RC14001/EHS&S management system and applicable site objectives, targets, and programs, and incorporates safety, environmental, quality, GMP, and applicable engineering requirements into project execution. The position follows the company’s written training program and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a relevant field.
3–5 years of project engineering, project management, or related engineering experience in a chemical, consumer goods, or related manufacturing environment.
Excellent analytical, logical, and project management skills, with a high level of personal credibility at all levels of the organization.
Strong project management, leadership, time management, and prioritization skills; ability to plan, organize, and execute projects to meet objectives.
Experience managing projects from concept and design through installation, commissioning, and startup.
Experience developing project budgets, schedules, and resource plans, and tracking performance against targets.
Ability to collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, EHS, Procurement, and external contractors.
Excellent knowledge of design and visualization software.
Solid decision-making and leadership skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to the audience.
Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, and performance standards related to engineering.
Safety management mindset.
Willingness and eagerness to learn and grow with the organization; maintain a positive “Can Do” attitude.

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification.
Prior experience in a customer-facing engineering or project management role.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute multiple engineering projects from concept through design, installation, commissioning, and startup, as applicable.
Define project scope, technical requirements, deliverables, budgets, resource needs, schedules, and milestones.
Manage project performance against approved scope, budget, schedule, quality, and safety requirements; monitor expenditures, identify variances, and take corrective action as needed.
Identify and mitigate project risks and technical challenges using sound engineering judgment, root cause analysis, and systematic problem-solving.
Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, customers, equipment suppliers, engineering firms, and contractors to meet project requirements and deliverables.
Communicate project status, risks, issues, and recommendations to stakeholders and maintain accurate project documentation.
Ensure project activities comply with applicable engineering codes, technical specifications, company policies, and industry standards.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve project execution, cost, quality, safety, and operational performance.
Support implementation and maintenance of the RC14001/EHS&S management system and applicable site objectives, targets, and programs.
Incorporate safety, environmental, and quality requirements into project planning and execution; understand and apply the hierarchy of controls to manage risks.
Follow applicable EHS&S procedures, complete required training, report accidents and incidents, participate in contractor qualification for capital projects, and initiate Management of Change (MOC) as required.
Maintain a safe, legal, and environmentally protective operation; work closely with customers, suppliers, and employees; and respond quickly to customer concerns.
Follow GMP, quality, and safety requirements and maintain training on applicable procedures.
Use resources cost-effectively, support new business opportunities with flexible and innovative strategies, and strive for continued improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.