Project Lead Engineer III

Duration: 12 Months, possibility of extension

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Job Description

Top Skills:

• Previous equipment install experience

• Experience in Manufacturing industry (NOT lab environment)

• Auto CAD Skill Sets

• Engineering degree preferred

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Responsibilities

Product of Position:

• This position is in the Engineering Project and is focused on capacity additions and the associated line installations & debug from a mechanical perspective.

• Lead and/or participate on manufacturing engineering projects and support teams for the purposes of capacity installations, equipment debug, and preparing line/associated parts for Operations Receivership.

• As a supporting team member, provide mechanical discipline to proactively identify technical problems through root cause understanding coupled with robust industrialized solutions relative to line debug and installs.

• Leverage knowledge of mechanical engineering, machining & designing processes to improve performance of equipment/manufacturing process.

• Supports or leads new equipment/process introductions and opportunities for improvement.

• Supports the development and execution of project plans to deliver timely error-free mechanical support for multi-line equipment installations.

• Experienced with working alongside vendors and suppliers to resolve technical issues to protect Product, timing, and cost metrics.

• Ability to work across various functional groups on a daily basis to accomplish goals.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe work practices and inform others of hazardous conditions or personal practices as expressed on project team.

• Design & implement mechanical solutions and process changes to improve capability of manufacturing equipment.

• Manage activities to meet milestone & timeline objectives for successful capacity additions.

• Solve mechanical and process issues through data analysis, experience, and collaboration with subject matter experts.

• Manage spare part identification and storeroom entry as recommended by suppliers or peer engineers, noting available spares within (2)-plant footprint.

• Develop and update engineering and operations documentation.

• Support training for operations workforce regarding equipment or operations changes.

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Travel Requirements:

• Project locations will range from Newton, NC and Hickory, North Carolina.

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Hours of Work / Schedule:

• 40 hrs (overtime expected). Due to project timing, overtime and periodic off-hours coverage may be necessary to successfully complete workload and interact with other team personnel.

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Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Engineering preferred

• Willing to look at candidates with extensive experience

Required Experience:

• 35 years experience in new equipment installations in a manufacturing environment (start-up experience a plus)

• Experience with new equipment installations and project expansions

• Experience in a fast-paced, changing environment with multiple priorities

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Required Skills:

• Ability to learn new technology and processes quickly

• Creative/innovative problem solving

• Strong technical fundamentals with mechanical engineering skills

• Proficient with CAD and Inventor/SolidWorks

• Experience with equipment design

• Ability to multitask and prioritize work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing project environment

• Strong communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work effectively at all levels of an organization

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Desired Skills:

• Project leadership/management experience (including milestone management and financial ownership)

• Experience in vendor/supplier management (on-site/off-site)

• Mechanical equipment and systems interactions

• Proficient with PC software including Microsoft Office Suite

• Detail-oriented and able to perform with limited supervision

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Soft Skills:

• Ability to work and collaborate effectively within a team

• Ability to allocate/supervise resources to accomplish aggressive project milestones within specifications and costs

• Able to shift tasks quickly

• Able to prioritize and multitask

• Communicate effectively, both verbal and written