INTERN OR CO-OP - Project Engineer

Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family-owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high-quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.

Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®

Job Title: Project Engineer Co-Op or Intern

Location:           Anderson, SC (First Quality Tissue SE)

Mentor: Project Engineer in Engineering Department

Job Purpose:

The Project Engineer’s responsibilities include the design and integration of new or modified equipment.  This includes project scope development, estimation, cost management, equipment design and start-up.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and modifications to equipment.
• Develop project scope, estimates and schedules.
• Create and revise design documentation including CAD drawings and 3D models.
• Collaborate with fabricators and learn how to manage installation contractors. 
• Support the installation and start-up of new and modified equipment.

Skill Development

• Technology- AutoCAD/Inventor, Communication and Collaboration

Experience / Skills:

The ideal candidate will be working toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering (preference for Mechanical), with a minimum 3.0 GPA.   Proficiency in MS Word and Excel and AutoCAD or 3D modeling tools.

First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations.  As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.

First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.