Senior Capital Project Engineer, Manufacturing

Company: Food Management Search
Location: Greenville
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Join a world-class consumer packaged goods company that is expanding rapidly in beautiful North Carolina! As a Senior Project Engineer , you will identify and lead small to large scale capital improvement projects to expand and streamline high-speed manufacturing production. Prior project management leadership experience and mentorship of engineering team members is required.Essential Job Functions include:Manage capital projects from inception through startup including identification, justification, scope development, design coordination, vendor and contractor selection, and execution of large capital improvement projects and equipment upgrades.Oversee the design, build, and installation of new production lines and existing production line expansions.Manage project sub-teams, suppliers, and contractors to ensure capital projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.Review and approve mechanical system design drawings for new equipment configurations.Develop and conduct presentations to management team outlining project timeline, cost, progress updates, and recommendations for new equipment systems and process enhancements.Use Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Kepner-Trego, and other problem-solving techniques to continuously improve production and converting equipment systems.Monitor and analyze waste, quality, and downtime data to set priorities for system improvements.Identify potential part failures, addressing/resolving immediate issues and developing timeline for long-term resolution and elimination of risks.Ensure documentation and SOP's are up-to-date for all equipment system upgrades or new production lines.Train and mentor other Engineers and E&I Technicians on new electro-mechanical equipment and system upgrades.Requirements:B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent.7+ years of Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, and/or Design Engineering experience in a manufacturing or converting facility.Prior experience in a high-speed manufacturing facility a plus.Prior Engineering leadership, supervisory, or managerial experience is a plus.Strong project management and capital improvement experience.Continuous Improvement (CI) training or certification in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and/or TPM is highly preferred.Ability to analyze historical data and determine failure modes and improvement strategies.Ability to troubleshoot electro-mechanical systems efficiently and effectively.Independent thinker, creative, imaginative, yet with practical ability to justify project costs.Working knowledge of automated equipment design software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).Ability to read and help in the development of engineered drawings and specificationsCollaborative work style with the ability to both lead and follow.Excellent presentation skills and written/oral communication skills.Compensation includes an attractive base salary commensurate with experience, annual bonus incentives, comprehensive benefits package, matching 401K, and paid vacation. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates. Our client is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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