Project Engineer

Alkegen•Buffalo, NY

25d•$83,715 - $94,511

About The Position

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! The primary responsibility of the Process Design Engineer is to perform engineering tasks related to facility process improvements, continuous improvement projects, new process implementation and capital expenditures. The position entails design of manufacturing processes, equipment, supervising installation of equipment and structures, along with debugging and troubleshooting during the commissioning phases of the project. This position is expected to work closely with other project and design engineers to develop conceptual design ideas into finished drawings for fabrication and installation. It is expected that AutoCAD will be used to produce all drawings and maximize productivity. This position will also provide engineered designs and recommendations while coordinating drafting work on projects assigned. The Process Design Engineer will work under direct supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Requirements

Process Design Engineer I is an entry level position requiring 0-5 years of experience.
A minimum of a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
Demonstrated AutoCAD minimum competency for both design and drafting.
Computer Skills: Excel, Word, PowerPoint as a minimum.
Self-starter with interest in knowing mechanical design in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Requires hands on design approach.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Nice To Haves

MS or MBA is preferred.
CAPM certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Provide plant support for capital projects including installation, supervision, start-up and trouble shooting.
Complete engineering designs for mechanical systems including process equipment, pollution control and mechanical piping.
Work with electrical engineers when incorporating electrical utilities and control systems into designs and coordinate through start-up.
These tasks are expected to be assigned within the engineering discipline of the incumbent.
Write equipment and construction specifications, coordinate and evaluate bids and provide purchase recommendations.
Implement new system designs assignments from concept to finished drawings, fabrication and installation.
Prepare drawing packages, specifications and equipment-information packets as necessary for job completion.
Utilize MOC program when integrating modified and new equipment into plant operations.
Utilize CAD software for all drawing creation and storage filing.
Use the Adaptive Coaching process for communication, goal alignment, problem solving, and career planning .