Manufacturing Project Engineer

Manufacturing Project Engineer

Since 1961, Precoat Metals has been setting the standards in the coil coatings industry worldwide. We are committed to this level of quality in both our product line and customer service, and focus our resources on investigating and implementing new coil coating technologies, developing unique coatings, ink and film systems, and designing multifaceted prints while reducing the cycle time to market. We are able to achieve this "culture of excellence" thru the hard work and talent of the people on our team.

Job Description

Looking to take your engineering career to the next level? Love being part of projects that have direct impact on the production & success of a plant & company? You said yes.... Great!! Bring your previous manufacturing or engineering experience into a fast-paced environment to fill this exciting role. You'll have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced engineering professionals while managing your own projects as you develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing solutions on existing and new process lines for increased safety, quality, productivity, and cost savings. This position allows you to grow your professional skillset while seeing the real-world results of your work.

Responsibilities

• Provides sound engineering principles for the implementation of new manufacturing equipment, processes and procedures. • Studies & recommends techniques to improve existing equipment and processes. • Coordinates design activities and installations with other departments. • Provide process line technical support including, but not limited to, investigating improvement opportunities, troubleshooting equipment, and addressing operator inquiries as requested. • Complete engineering calculations to validate implementation of new equipment or processes. • Represents engineering department on cross functional teams. • Prepares specifications for equipment and installation and secures bids from suppliers & contractors. • Analyzes equipment and contractor installation specifications. • Prepares layout & design drawings as required. • Requisitions material and equipment for capital projects. • Plans, schedules and supervises construction activities and participates in startup and evaluation of new equipment. • Prepares progress reports on capital projects. • Maintains engineering documentation including project files, datasheets, drawings, schematics, and revisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering degree. • 5+ years experience in process or manufacturing engineering. • Process and operations knowledge. • Excellent computer hardware and software applications knowledge • Data driven decision making; Effective use of process automation tools and IT • Thorough & organized • Confident and steady under pressure • Manufacturing Methods and Procedure

Must be able to travel up to 25% and be available to travel significantly while on larger projects.