Project Engineer II

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Central Life Sciences is searching for a Project Engineer II in our Dallas, TX location. This position will develop, coordinate, and implement engineering projects designed to launch new consumer chemical products, continuously improve plant-operating performance, reduce inefficiencies and delays in the manufacturing process, improve quality, and protect our workers and the environment.     

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Participates in the development of new or improved products by recommending proper use of machines, tools, and equipment. Appraises technological developments, investigating the feasibility of new equipment and techniques. Prepares dependable cost estimates for change in manufacturing method.
• Provides technical support for production startups and existing production lines and recommends efficiency improvements using internal and external resources.
• Promoting a safe workplace with production floor visits to ensure employees and contractors adhering to site standards, assisting with job safety analysis evaluations, modifying equipment safeties, interlocks and guarding to make safer, and helping to develop LOTO plans.
• Responsible for the design and development of machinery and equipment for production.
• Recommends and justifies capital expenditures. Prepares required Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs).
• Periodically examines processes for updating techniques, quality, and overall efficiency.
• Participates in the development of long-range plans for major layout changes, incorporation of new processes and selection of equipment.
• Ensures compliance with applicable policies, laws and regulations issued by Central Life Sciences, OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Works closely with production, marketing, development, quality assurance and purchasing personnel to evaluate, plan and implement changes.
• Develops and communicates cost, quality, and risk data regarding proposals.
• Works directly with external organizations (equipment design and manufacturing companies, contractors, consultants, etc.) to assure timely cost-effective project completion.
• Prepares periodic reports on project status, recommendations, problems, and cost analysis, etc.
• Assists in maintenance and adherence of Departmental ISO Standard Operating Procedures.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution
• 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment serving in an Engineering capacity
• Experience with validation for equipment and processes
• Collaborative problem solver capable of working with cross functional teams
• Experience managing projects or programs
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, both oral and written
• Strong working knowledge of robotics and control systems
• Experienced Lean Manufacturing and successfully driving Continuous Improvement
• Experience in one or more of the following is required: Injection Molding, Thermoforming, Dry Blending, Liquid Blending, Extrusion, Granulation
• Proficiency in SolidWorks

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office, production, laboratory, and machine shop environments.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401k with 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to thousands of free online courses
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional)
• Referral Program with cash bonus
• Access to on-demand pay
• Paid parental leave

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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