Project Engineer (West Deptford, NJ)

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Project Engineer II  

Location:   West Deptford, USA  

At Johnson Matthey, your work will matter. As a Project Engineer II,   you'll   join a world leader in platinum group metals with over 200 years of history. Using advanced metals chemistry,   you'll   help tackle the world's biggest challenges - cutting emissions, powering modern   life   and supporting life‑saving technologies - by applying,   refining   and recycling metals that matter for a healthier, more sustainable, circular future.  

The role:  

As a Project Engineer II, you will help drive our goals by:  

• Supporting capital projects from design through construction, commissioning and handover while   maintaining   robust change control.  

• Monitoring project scope, budget,   schedule   and engineering progress, providing clear reporting to stakeholders.  

• Identifying   and managing project risks,   issues   and contractor interfaces to ensure safe delivery.  

• Preparing capital expenditure requests and evaluating alternative technologies and vendors.  

• Contributing to construction readiness, commissioning   plans   and stage-gate reviews across the project lifecycle.  

• Driving continuous improvement through analysis, root cause   investigations   and project performance metrics.  

Key skills that will help you succeed in this role:  

• Degree in an engineering discipline with experience supporting engineering or capital projects.  

• Ability to manage change effectively while   maintaining   process and operational safety.  

• Strong project reporting,   budgeting   and project controls interpretation skills.  

• Experience working with multiple stakeholders,   suppliers   and contractors in industrial environments.  

• Excellent written, verbal,   presentation   and stakeholder management capabilities.  

• Self-motivated,   analytical   and comfortable working through ambiguity to deliver results.  

Even if you only match some of the skills,   we'd   love to hear from you to discuss further! 

What we offer:  

We make sure salaries are fair,   competitive   and aligned to individual roles,   experience   and responsibilities. We also support hybrid and flexible working and offer comprehensive employee benefits, including health, life,   disability   and retirement plans that support our employees' financial and physical wellbeing, such as:  

• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an   additional   Employer Contribution) 

• 20 days   annual PTO (varies for shift-based roles) 

• Life and Disability Insurance  

• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision) 

• Voluntary Benefits  

• Wellbeing Programs and Incentives  

• Tuition Assistance  

• Parental Leave  

Ready to make a meaningful impact on your career and the environment? Join us and help shape a sustainable future while advancing your career! 

At JM, inclusivity is central to our values. We create an environment where everyone can thrive, embracing diverse perspectives to tackle challenges and ensure all colleagues feel valued and connected.

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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