Project Engineer

Universal Corporation•Lancaster Township, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineer serves as the site subject matter expert (SME) on developing plant capacity and capability using the Capital Engineering process. The Project Engineer evaluates, identifies, vets, plans and implements the site capital projects to help the plant meet its strategic goals.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal and communication skills is required
Managing capital expenditure projects of $500k or more is required
Knowledge of current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) is required
English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.
At least 7 years of Manufacturing Project Engineer experience is required
Food or Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is required
Project scoping and management experience is required
Line layout experience is required
Change management experience is required

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoCAD/Solidworks or any other computer-aided engineering application is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is preferred
Aseptic packaging experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Identify, Plan and Execute projects ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and budget.
Learn the equipment and manufacturing processes
Participate as the SME in the capital budgeting process
Participate in KPI reviews and cost saving process improvement project ideation workshops
Evaluate process improvement requests. Provide justification for capital expenditure
Create strategic action plans and cost estimates that include materials, time, labor, and other resources
Select vendors for equipment purchases, installations, and facility upgrades
Oversee procurement of capital equipment
Direct the installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and processes
Supervise equipment design changes and building / infrastructure projects
Manage general contractors/subcontractors
Maintain budget, schedule, and project database
Drive stakeholder engagement & alignment through communication to all levels of the organization
Provide regular updates on project progress, plans, and problems that affect cost or schedule
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local codes,
Ensure compliance with company guidelines, practices, quality policies, performance standards, and specifications
Evaluate equipment and processes to identify ways to optimize performance and output, while ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Collaborate with the Operations and Maintenance Departments to identify and troubleshoot problems
Collaborate with the Maintenance Department to optimize maintenance cycles.
Collaborate with Operations and R&D to implement new products and processes
Develop test methods for evaluating equipment and processes
Perform other related duties as assigned