Project Engineer

Company: CareerLink
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

The Project Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and directing capital engineering projects for both the assigned facility and on a company-wide basis. The individual in this position is also responsible for overseeing engineering projects ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and within project specifications. This person will coordinate efforts among team members to ensure that effective communication exists among various departments involved in projects, as well as ensure resource allocation is effective, efficient and sufficient to complete projects. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the job. * Apply engineering principles to design, modify, or develop facilities, testing, machines, equipment, or processes used in manufacturing products. * Determine feasibility of designing new plant equipment or modifying existing equipment considering costs, available space, time limitations, company strategic goals and plans, and other technical and economic factors. * Confer with suppliers and contractors to oversee design, specification, and installation of new equipment. * Perform statistical analysis of blending, packaging, and blowmolding operations. * Perform root cause analysis of productivity problems and make recommendations to improve plant productivity and efficiency. * Responsible for all aspects of project management from design phase through implementation. * Oversee engineering projects ensuring that projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and within project specifications; coordinate efforts among team members to ensure that effective communication exists among various departments involved in projects, as well as ensure resource allocation is effective, efficient and sufficient to complete projects. * Collaborate with co-workers and team members to define, analyze, and resolve issues as necessary. * Attend and contribute to planning and scheduling meetings; generate and report out on project progress. * Maintain good housekeeping and regularly clean work area, machines, and equipment. * Develop and maintain familiarity with and knowledge of all processes, utilities, and operational areas of the assigned facility(ies). * Maintain an open and candid working relationship with immediate supervisor/manager in discussing matters of importance. * Continually evaluate processes, make recommendations, and implement improvements to optimize efficiency. Establish and document standard operating procedures and ensure co-workers and team members are adhering to them. Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs or increase productivity without reducing effectiveness. Understand and apply lean manufacturing tools and methodology to lead continuous improvement activities. * Adhere to established company values, practices, policies and procedures at all times. Follow and support compliance with all applicable safety rules, laws, regulations, and standards. . * Demonstrate regular and punctual attendance at the assigned work location. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Marginal Functions Although not essential to the position, the individual may be asked to perform other duties as requested by management. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities An individual qualified for this job must be able to: * Understand mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and interpret related engineering drawings and schematics. * Accurately estimate engineering ti

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