Project Engineer

First Quality • Mcelhattan, PA

69d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Project Engineer for Nutek Disposables located in McElhattan, PA. This position will be responsible for the specification, selection, purchase, installation, and startup support of major capital projects (primarily equipment), to improve efficiencies, quality or expand the manufacturing operation.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a process manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years experience successfully leading and implementing large capital projects.
• Standard knowledge and close tolerance of high speed manufacturing equipment.
• Standard knowledge in material handling concepts, material flow concepts, and plant layout.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Standard knowledge of cost accounting principles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to identify machine, material, and/or process improvements and implement solutions.
• Ability to teach/train operating personnel and write procedures/manuals.

Nice To Haves

• High speed, high volume production machinery experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops project/equipment recommendations including: technical, commercial, and financial.
• Coordinates and manages installation activities across multiple disciplines to meet project objectives (includes startup and validations).
• Leads machine design changes to lower costs and/or improve quality while ensuring customer requirements are met.
• Utilizes project management skills to prepare and communicate project status, budget updates, schedules, and coordinates multiple internal and external disciplines to meet required schedules.
• Forms and leads cohesive project teams with representatives from a variety of functional groups, including Process Engineers, Controls Engineers, Packaging Engineers, Safety Engineers, Purchasing, Customer Service, Maintenance, Production, Planning/Purchasing, and Quality Assurance.
• Writes procedures and manuals and trains operation personnel.
• Observes all safety rules and uses the proper safety equipment at all times.
• Performs other duties as necessary when directed to do so.
• Follows necessary GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

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