Senior Project Engineer

Myers Industries Inc•Buckhorn, MO

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer works closely with the Plant Manager and Technical Services team to maximize plant operating efficiency and uptime. The role applies engineering theory, manufacturing methods, and problem-solving techniques to improve equipment performance and related processes. In collaboration with production, maintenance, quality, and engineering teams, the engineer works to improve safety, quality, and productivity while reducing costs. The position provides engineering expertise for manufacturing and facility improvements, drives capital projects, and leads the maintenance department’s daily responsibilities, preventive maintenance, and project completion. It also supports the Plant Manager and executive team, provides guidance and training to shop-floor team members, and manages outsourced work to ensure it meets budget, accuracy, and schedule expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent technical education.
7–10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated success working in or leading cross-functional teams, including project management.
Proven track record of driving significant efficiency improvements and cost-reduction efforts.
Strong organization and time-management skills; self-starter.
Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics.
Ability to use CAD to update plant-floor layouts and review tooling and part drawings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to address opposing opinions and lead a team toward the best outcome.
Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD).
Ability to perform two mathematical operations to arrive at a solution.
Knowledge of problem-solving techniques, brainstorming, kaizen events, and value stream mapping, with an emphasis on win-win solutions.
Creative problem-solving ability and strong analytical skills.
Project-management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and stay within budget.
Knowledge of product specifications and quality requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in injection molding or plastic processing, such as industrial packaging, material handling, plastic containers, pallets, or packaging-centric operations.

Responsibilities

Help drive safety improvements that reduce ergonomic and other risk areas.
Develop and implement cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods that meet product specifications and quality standards.
Support manufacturing processes, equipment, and new-product introductions at both plants, including resolving daily interruptions, improving processes, and coordinating cross-functional implementation of equipment and procedures.
Lead the maintenance department and its team members, including daily responsibilities, preventive maintenance, and project completion.
Provide engineering support to production at both plants by responding to line disruptions and issues.
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layouts.
Manage projects from conception through completion, including projects involving multiple levels of complexity.
Develop and maintain quality programs and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) expectations.
Manage machine tooling and work with external vendors on tooling maintenance, replacement, and improvement.
Conduct site visits to external vendors and contractors.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and collaborate with suppliers and vendors to reduce material costs through engineering solutions.
Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
Create and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
Perform return-on-investment calculations and compare machine and equipment proposals, including financial analysis and design comparisons.
Maintain part drawings and their revisions, materials, processes, and part numbers.
Participate in product-line simplification and its ongoing management.
Lead teams undertaking projects, manufacturing improvements, and training.
Manage outsourced work to ensure costs align with budget and work is performed accurately and on time.
Develop project charters, schedules, and cost plans for capital projects.
Support the Quality department with root-cause analysis and corrective actions.